expresses complaint or limits on patience by indicating willingness to accept an undesirable situation despite discomfort

to convey irritation, frustration, or a boundary that has been exceeded; used when someone feels forced beyond their tolerance level

repeated annoying behavior (e.g., constant complaining), disruptive noise from neighbors, persistent rudeness, ongoing project delays

casual everyday conversation, personal relationships, workplace settings where boundaries are being tested

put up with

put up with

bad behavior, noise, rude remarks, persistent changes, delays

• no longer
• refused to
• have to

• tolerate
• bear
• stand for patience

separating the verb (*‘put it with’) – must keep ‘with’ attached as part of the fixed expression

stand for (general tolerance), bear with (showing willingness to endure patiently)

In some languages or contexts, ‘put up’ alone can mean erect/build; ensure correct collocation is used in English.

• none

Implies reluctant acceptance and often conveys a sense of resignation or impending change when limits are reached.

Signals that the speaker’s patience has been exhausted, prompting potential negotiation, complaint, or decision to alter behavior.

“I can’t put up with this noise anymore.”

This expression is commonly used in both spoken and written English to express frustration or the limits of one's patience. It is important to use the entire phrasal verb together to avoid confusion.

put up with a lot from someone