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suffer fools gladly

A person who does not “suffer fools gladly” is one who does not tolerate stupidity in others.

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Nearby words

suf-, suf., sufentanil citrate, suff., suffer, suffer fools gladly, sufferable, sufferance, sufferer, suffering, sufferingly

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