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It / He does my head in.

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2 July 2026

It / He does my head in.

We use this expression to say that someoneor something is really annoying us

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Paolo is so negative. He's always complaining.

I know, he does my head in.

Example 2

How's your new job going?

My colleagues are okay but the job's so boring. It's doing my head in.

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