TO PUT UP WITH
TO PUT UP WITH: meaning and examples
Good morning,
Today's expression is: To put up with someone or something
It means: to tolerate someone or something (aguantar)
Example 1:
Gerry: What do you think of your new department head?
Fiona: Well, nobody likes him very much but we just have to put up with him.
Example 2:
Nancy: Everyone complains about the telephone company's Customer Service department!
Jorge: I know, but if you want their installations, you are obliged to put up with it.
Example 3:
Her neighbours are so noisy. They have the television really loud, and scream at one another late at night! I don't know how she puts up with them.
I hope you have a good weekend with good weather. If it rains... oh well, we'll just have put up with it.
Have a good day and an excellent weekend!