up the wall
Example Sentences
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It spikes whenever he’s in Sam’s presence, and drives him up the wall when another figure from his past resurfaces to remind him of his failures.
From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025
In the video description, Furlan said she climbed up the wall and grabbed the dog out of the coyote’s mouth.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024
Your brain will get a workout, too: As you navigate obstacles, you’ll need to strategize and problem-solve, charting an efficient path up the wall.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023
“The door to the storage room is located approximately midway up the wall and is reachable by several wooden stairs.”
From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023
I stood right next to the closet for a while but he came out the other side and ran up the wall near the ceiling where he thought I couldn’t get him.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
