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.