Multiple choice

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The students at the new school were driving the teacher up the wall.

  1. disagreeing with her

  2. inspiring her to do better

  3. hitting her against the wall

  4. irritate or annoy someone

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'up the wall' refers to irritate or annoy someone.