live on your nerves

live on (one's) nerves

To be in a constant state of anxiety, fear, or worry. Marty seems to be living on his nerves ever since the accident.See also: live, nerve, on

live on your nerves

BRITISHIf someone lives on their nerves, they are always worried and anxious, usually because they are in a difficult situation. In the run-up to the election she was living on her nerves.See also: live, nerve, on

live on your nerves (or your nerve ends)

be extremely anxious or tense.See also: live, nerve, on