English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "lately my mom has been driving me insane" Mean?
Learn what "lately my mom has been driving me insane" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Complain
Oh my gosh, but lately my mom has been driving me insane.
It means the speaker is very frustrated with their mother right now.
From One Night Stand, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is complaining that their mother has been making their life difficult lately.
Usage Scenario
Use this in casual speech when talking to friends about family stress. It is informal and can sound rude if said directly to the parent.
Better ways to say it
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My mom has been driving me insane.
2
My mom is driving me crazy.
3
She's driving me insane lately.
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