神しん経けいをすり減へらす

expression, godan verb (-su)

fray one's nerves; wear out one's nerves; be a nervous wreck

Describes a state where ongoing stress or worry gradually exhausts one's mental energy, leaving one feeling frazzled or on edge. Often used for prolonged situations rather than a single shock.

• 毎まい日にちの満まん員いん電でん車しゃで神しん経けいをすり減へらしている。

  The daily packed train is fraying my nerves.

• 細こまかいミスを気きにしすぎて神しん経けいをすり減へらすのはよくない。

  It's not good to wear out your nerves by worrying too much about small mistakes.