Kate
Do you suffer fools gladly? A sentence in a text: You don't suffer fools gladly and have an offbeat sense of humour. What does it mean to suffer fools gladly? Exlain it in other words, please :) And how I should answer if a person ask "Do you suffer fools gladly?"
10. Sep. 2017 16:18
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No. Nobody does. It's a set phrase that only exists in the negative. Someone who 'doesn't suffer fools gladly' has no time for stupid people. Think of it as a fixed expression.
10. September 2017
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You're not very patient. You're not very understanding (tolerant of others). She doesn't suffer fools gladly. Make sure you are properly prepared for your meeting with her.
10. September 2017
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Usually (always) used in the negative: He/she doesn't suffer fools gladly = He/she has no patience with fools. ( = does not like the company of fools) The question "do you suffer fools gladly?" doesn't exist.
10. September 2017
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