not suffer fools gladly

Definition

idiom. refuse to tolerate stupidity

Example Sentence

Chris can be intimidating at these meetings; she does not suffer fools gladly.

Synonyms

not tolerate stupidity; not tolerate foolishness; not tolerate folly

Antonyms

tolerate stupidity

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not suffer fools gladly
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