tire of (someone or something)
tire of (someone or something)
To lose interest in or patience with someone or something. He always tires of his toys after a few months, so we sell them online. I tired of working in finance and decided to pursue a career in writing.
See also: of, tire
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
tire of someone or something
to grow weary of someone or something. She tired of him and left him. I am beginning to tire of the furniture in the living room.
See also: of, tire
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
tire of
v.
To have one's interest or patience exhausted by something or someone: Soon after the semester started, I tired of the boring morning lectures. My parents never tired of giving me unwanted advice.
See also: of, tire
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
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- conceive of as
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