scier les nerfs

French edit

Etymology edit

Literally, “to saw the nerves”.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /sje le nɛʁ/
France (Lyon) (file)

Verb edit

scier les nerfs

(informal, transitive with à)
Synonyms: scier les côtes, casser les pieds, pomper l’air

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