try someone's patience
Push toward frustration
To try someone's patience is to test their ability to remain calm, pushing them toward frustration or anger through annoying, tedious, or persistent behavior: The constant interruptions were trying my patience.
His endless questions tried even the teacher's patience.
The phrase implies someone is enduring difficulty but nearing their limit.
- traffic jamsRoad congestion events
- slow walkersUnhurried pedestrians
- long linesExtended waiting formations
- interruptionsBreaks in continuity
- backseat drivingUnsolicited advice to driver
tardiness · rudeness · passive aggressive · frustration · exasperation · delays · irritation · stubbornness · whining · complaining · broken promises · deep breathing · counting to ten · misunderstandings · technical difficulties · mindfulness · incompetence · humor
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