scier les nerfs

French

Etymology

Literally, “to saw the nerves”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sje le nɛʁ/

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Verb

scier les nerfs

1. (informal) to get on (someone's) nerves [with à ‘someone’]

   Synonyms: scier les côtes, casser les pieds, pomper l’air