To cause someone to drink lots of alcohol, as an escape from frustration.
expensive drunk
Someone who must drink a lot of alcohol in order to get intoxicated.
warm the cockles of someone's heart
Especially of food or drink (particularly an alcoholic beverage): to c …
drive to drink
Synonym of drive someone crazy.
burn bread
To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it …
pain in the ass
Something or someone that causes discomfort, frustration, or annoyance …
stick in someone's craw
To cause lasting annoyance, irritation, or hard feelings.