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.
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
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
To fall suddenly and heavily to the ground
The biggest building was caved in last night due to the historic storm ever.