Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to try someone's patience

idiomatic expression

/tə traɪ ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈpeɪʃəns/

Definition

To test the tolerance or endurance of a person.

Examples

Constantly asking for help can really try someone’s patience.
The incessant noise from the construction site started to try the neighbors’ patience.
His repeated mistakes were beginning to try her patience.

Meaning

This phrase refers to the situation where someone’s behavior becomes annoying or frustrating to another person, causing them to lose their calm or patience.