Meaning Of The Word Wear thin

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wear thin
If you say that something is wearing thin, you mean that people do not find it funny or interesting any more and are becoming annoyed with it, because they have seen or heard it so many times.
If your patience or temper is wearing thin, you are becoming annoyed and are likely to get angry soon.

wear thin in American English
to diminish; weaken

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