To put up with In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to put up with", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-03-17 02:03

Meaning of To put up with

To put up with phrasal verb

 To accept something unpleasant or difficult, even though you do not like it

I don't know how they can put up with his hot-tempered character.

I will not put up with your smoking and drinking any longer.

Other phrases about:

Grin and Bear It

To accept an unpleasant situation without making any complaint about it

not take (something) sitting down

To refuse to tolerate or accept something unfortunate, or unjust without resistance, argument, or action

You have to eat a peck of dirt before you die

Eating some dirty food or putting up with some unpleasant things in your life.

sit still for (something)

1. To stay in a sitting position without fidgeting during something.
2. To not react to something; to bear something.
 

hold no brief for somebody/something

To be incapable of tolerating or supporting someone or something.

Grammar and Usage of To put up with

Verb Forms

  • puts up with
  • putting up with
  • has/have put up with

The verb 'put' should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of To put up with

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have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
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