Make somebody’s life a misery
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The phrase often implies strong negative emotions and stress. 
The relentless bullying at school made his life a misery.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Usage
Sometimes used for dramatic effect, not always literally. 
Losing her favorite book made her life a misery for days.
Pro Tip 3/3Continual Action
Implies that the action causing misery is ongoing or repetitive. 
His neighbor's loud music is making his life a misery every night.