more than (one) can endure
more than (one) can endure
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 endure. The ugliness of politics is more unpleasant than most people can endure. These reality TV shows are more awkward and embarrassing than my girlfriend can endure.
See also: can, endure, more
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- 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