Mini Lesson: Tolerating Annoyances

Level: CEFR B1 | Topic: Phrasal Verbs & Expressions

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🌟 Target Expressions

1. Put up with

Meaning: To tolerate or accept something annoying without complaining too much.

Examples:

  • "I can't put up with loud music when I'm studying."
  • "She has to put up with her noisy neighbors every night."
  • "We put up with the bad weather during our vacation."

2. Deal with

Meaning: To handle, manage, or take action on a problem or situation.

Examples:

  • "I have to deal with a lot of emails every day."
  • "The manager deals with customer complaints efficiently."
  • "How do you deal with stress at work?"

3. Can't stand

Meaning: To strongly dislike; find something unbearable.

Examples:

  • "I can't stand waiting in long queues."
  • "He can't stand people who talk during movies."
  • "I can't stand cold weather."

📝 Practice Quiz

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