Stress idioms I’m stressed I’m frazzled It drives me round the bend I’m burnt out I’m at my wit’s end I’ve got a lot on my plate I’m at the end of my tether I’ve got a lot on my mind My head’s about to explode I don’t know whether I’m coming or going I’m wound up I’ve had it up to here I can’t take any more I’m drowning in paperwork I’m snowed under I’m coming apart at the seams It drives me up the wall It’s difficult./ I don’t know what to It’s like herding cats I can’t see the wood for the trees I’ve got my work cut out for me I feel like I’m banging my head against a brick wall To manage a problem To tackle a problem head-on To ignore a problem: To bury your head in the sand To relieve stress Blow off steam Recharge your batteries Let go Let your hair down Take a load off Put your feet up Take a breather Take time out Take a step back Take stock of what´s important