Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wearing-thin
Phrase
/ˈwɛrɪŋ θɪn/
Definition
Gradually becoming less effective or less strong; showing signs of fatigue or diminishing effectiveness.
Examples
- Her patience was wearing thin after the long meeting.
- The welcome mat had started to wear thin after so many visitors.
- The team’s initial excitement was wearing thin after several losses.
Meaning
The phrase ‘wearing thin’ refers to a situation where patience, resources, goodwill, or strength is diminishing over time due to continuous use or strain.
Synonyms
- Fading
- Diminishing
- Waning
- Running out
