able to take only so much

able to take only so much

Incapable of enduring much physical or mental distress. Quit teasing your little brother, he's able to take only so much.
See also: able, much, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • able to take just so much
  • go critical
  • able for (something)
  • get through to (someone or something)
  • sleep
  • all able-bodied people
  • able to make (something)
  • able to make an event
  • think on feet
  • think on one's feet