try someone’s patience

US /traɪ ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/

UK /traɪ ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/

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to make someone annoyed or impatient

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His constant complaining began to try my patience.

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The long delays at the airport really tried everyone's patience.

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