I can put up with the house being messy, but I hate it if it’s not clean. Which definition fits the phrase put up with in the above sentence most appropriately ?
AStop working
BSave
CPostponed
DTo accept an unpleasant situation
Answer:
D. To accept an unpleasant situation
Explanation:
Put up with – To accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasantly.
Eg:
she’s so sad – I don’t know why she puts up with him.