Phrases

Posted by Leaf on January 21, 2004

In Reply to: Phrases posted by Henry on January 20, 2004

: : Does ayone know the origin of 'It's enough to drive me potty'?

: Potty is an informal British word for mad, which in Britain means crazy. It's enough to drive me mad, or, in American usage, crazy.

Thanks for both your comments; should have thought of 'crack-pot' myself!