put up with

What does "put up with" mean?

To tolerate or accept something unpleasant without complaining

Examples

• I can't put up with this noise anymore—it's driving me crazy!
• How do you put up with his constant complaining?
• She puts up with a lot of stress at her job.
• We shouldn't have to put up with such poor service.
• He's difficult to work with, but we put up with him because he's talented.

How to use it

Always followed by a noun or gerund. Implies reluctant acceptance of something unpleasant. Essential phrasal verb for expressing frustration.

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