Wear thin

Pro Tip 1/3

The phrase suggests frustration or annoyance when something repetitive loses its effect or appeal.

Her daily complaints about work have started to wear thin.

Pro Tip 2/3

Often used metaphorically to describe non-physical processes like patience.

After the long delay, the audience's patience was wearing thin.

Pro Tip 3/3

Use it to describe something that becomes less enjoyable or convincing when repeated too often.

The charm of his storytelling is wearing thin with every retelling.