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wear thin
Be weakened or diminished gradually, as in My patience is wearing thin . [Late 1800s]
Become less convincing, acceptable, or popular, as in His excuses are wearing thin . [First half of 1990s] Both usages transfer the thinning of a physical object, such as cloth, to nonmaterial characteristics.
Example Sentences
Trump starts posting on his Truth Social platform, saying Musk had been "wearing thin" so he asked him to leave the White House, and alleging that Musk "went CRAZY".
US President Donald Trump indicated this week that his patience was wearing thin with Russia's failure to move forward with further talks.
In 2023, the Guardian sniped “their shtick wears thin at times.”
Her prickliness makes her fascinating and multitextured, though that allure quickly wears thin for those who find themselves pulled into her orbit.
It’s a strong start for a story about how, amid hardship and desperation, compassion can wear thin.
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