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suffer fools gladly

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not suffer fools gladly
to become angry with people you think are stupid Jim's a fair boss, but he doesn't suffer fools gladly.
See also: fool, suffer


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Many may say Sir David was prone to getting involved in rows and didn't suffer fools gladly or care for interference, but he was certainly a talented civic leader who got things done.
The adopted Geordie, born in Glasgow but living in the North East, was in turns insightful and determined not to suffer fools gladly.
He used to call once, often twice, a day - he was lovely and kind although he also didn't suffer fools gladly.
 
 
 
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