Meaning
To accept an unpleasant situation or person without complaining.
Cultural Background
The British are famous for 'putting up with' things rather than complaining directly.
Inseparable
Never put the object between 'up' and 'with'.
Meaning
To accept an unpleasant situation or person without complaining.
Inseparable
Never put the object between 'up' and 'with'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
I don't know how you ______ that loud music every night.
The phrase requires 'with' to indicate what is being tolerated.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesI don't know how you ______ that loud music every night.
The phrase requires 'with' to indicate what is being tolerated.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, you can put up with a person.
Related Phrases
Bear with
similarTo be patient with someone.
