A1 Idiom Informal

Jemanden auf die Palme bringen.

Drive someone crazy.

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone greatly.

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Cultural Background

Germans use this to lighten the mood during a disagreement. Similar usage, though Austrians might prefer 'auf die Zwiebel gehen' in some regions.

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Use with 'mich'

Always use the accusative object (mich, dich, ihn) to specify who is being annoyed.

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone greatly.

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Use with 'mich'

Always use the accusative object (mich, dich, ihn) to specify who is being annoyed.

Test Yourself

Which verb completes the phrase?

Das bringt mich auf die ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Palme

The idiom is 'auf die Palme bringen'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which verb completes the phrase? Choose A1

Das bringt mich auf die ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Palme

The idiom is 'auf die Palme bringen'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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auf die Palme gehen

similar

To get angry

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zur Weißglut bringen

synonym

To make someone furious

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