Iemand op de kast jagen
Example: Hij weet precies hoe hij iemand op de kast kan jagen.
Definition
"Iemand op de kast jagen" is a Dutch expression meaning to deliberately annoy or provoke someone, causing irritation or frustration. For example, the phrase can describe a person who knows exactly how to get under another person's skin.
Etymology
The phrase "iemand op de kast jagen" literally translates to 'chase someone onto the cupboard.' It comes from the idea of scaring a cat onto a high place, symbolizing causing someone to become agitated or upset. This vivid imagery has been used in Dutch to describe provoking or irritating someone deliberately.
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"Iemand op de kast jagen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used expressions.
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to drive someone crazy