more than one can bear
more than (one) can bear
More unpleasant, painful, or offensive to the senses than one is able to tolerate. Sometimes used humorously or ironically. I'm sorry, but the stress of this job is more than I can bear. The ugliness of politics is more unpleasant than most people can bear. These reality TV shows are more awkward and embarrassing than my girlfriend can bear.
See also: bear, can, more
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
more than one can bear
and more than one can take; more than one can standmore of something, such as trouble or something bad, than a person can endure. This tragic news is more than I can bear! I've heard enough of this horrid music. It's more than I can stand.
See also: bear, can, more, one
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- as you do
- back to the salt mines
- will wonders never cease
- wonders (will) never cease
- Wonders never cease!
- wonders will never cease
- (I) would if I could
- and I don't play one on TV
- big white chief
- as far as the eye can/could see