Try somebody’s patience

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To annoy someone by making them wait or tolerate something they do not like.

The constant delays were really starting to try my patience.
Visual representation of "try somebody’s patience" - To annoy someone by making them wait or tolerate something they do not like

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Idiomatic

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Non-literal Meaning

The phrase is not about literal 'trying' or 'patience' but expressing frustration over someone's actions.

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When you ask me the same question multiple times, you really try my patience.
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Emotional Impact

Use it to convey feelings of irritation or being close to losing one's temper.

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Your constant interruptions are trying my patience.
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Intensity

It can indicate that someone's tolerance is being pushed to its limits.

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She tried my patience with her excuses until I couldn't take it anymore.
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