up the wall
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And when every cell phone vibration is liable to drive you up the wall, the last thing you need is a burst pipe and a giant hole in your ceiling.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2025
His friends tied scarves around him, hoisted him up the wall, back into Iran.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2024
But as they shoot their hooks and climb up the wall in the dead of night, much of that gear has been shed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2023
Your brain will get a workout, too: As you navigate obstacles, you’ll need to strategize and problem-solve, charting an efficient path up the wall.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
My mom’s smile drives me up the wall sometimes.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
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