‘Driving me bonkers’ has the same meaning as as `driving me crazy’. Someone who is `bonkers’ acts in a silly or crazy fashion.
Examples: ” The new rule that has been introduced in the club is driving everyone bonkers.” * ”Sulochana’s kids are hyperactive. Whenever they visit us, they drive my mom bonkers.” * “Venu was bonkers to ask for such a big raise.” * “The children went bonkers when they saw the cake and the ice cream.”
It is also possible to say, `nuts’. It has the same meaning as `bonkers’.
Examples : “The way people drive in our city. It drives me nuts.” * “Hey, this city is full of nuts. It’s not surprising they drive you bonkers!”
Similarly we have go bonkers => go crazy.
Source: ‘Know Your English’ Series – The Hindu Daily, August 15 , 2005.
Examples: ” The new rule that has been introduced in the club is driving everyone bonkers.” * ”Sulochana’s kids are hyperactive. Whenever they visit us, they drive my mom bonkers.” * “Venu was bonkers to ask for such a big raise.” * “The children went bonkers when they saw the cake and the ice cream.”
It is also possible to say, `nuts’. It has the same meaning as `bonkers’.
Examples : “The way people drive in our city. It drives me nuts.” * “Hey, this city is full of nuts. It’s not surprising they drive you bonkers!”
Similarly we have go bonkers => go crazy.
Source: ‘Know Your English’ Series – The Hindu Daily, August 15 , 2005.
Yes but where did it come from, how did it become part of our language.
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