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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

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not suffer fools (gladly)

to be unwilling to deal with stupid people. Phyllis is intelligent and impatient, and she does not suffer fools gladly.

See also: fool

suffer the consequences

to experience the effects of something you have said or done. The witness decided to tell the truth and suffer the consequences.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form take the consequences: Sometimes we have to take the consequences for our beliefs.

See also: consequence