Often implies annoyance or displeasure rather than physical irritation.

Negative Connotation

Describes something causing ongoing emotional agitation, not just one-time annoyance.

Emotional Impact

The phrase emphasizes that the effect remains for a considerable time.

Often used when someone can't stop thinking about another person in a romantic context.

Indicates a profound emotional effect someone has on another, beyond surface level attraction.

This phrase can be an exaggeration; people may not actually be obsessed.