More than flesh and blood can bear, endure, etc. In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "more than flesh and blood can bear, endure, etc.", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-16 03:03

Meaning of More than flesh and blood can bear, endure, etc.

More than flesh and blood can bear, endure, etc. phrase

If something is more than flesh and blood can bear, endure, etc., it is unpleasant, painful, or offensive than one is able to tolerate or endure.

5 consecutive sleepless nights are more than flesh and blood can bear.

His insulting words are more painful than flesh and blood can bear.

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the straw that broke the donkey's back

Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail

Origin of More than flesh and blood can bear, endure, etc.

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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