"to distraction" meaning in English

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Prepositional phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase}} to distraction
  1. To an excessive or irrational degree. Synonyms: to death, to excess Related terms: drive to distraction
    Sense id: en-to_distraction-en-prep_phrase-2J1X0kNP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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