the patience of a saint

noun phrase

: a lot of patience
a teacher with the patience of a saint

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As Jinji’s case proves — and Zuaiter shows — life in Gaza requires the patience of a saint. Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024

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“The patience of a saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20patience%20of%20a%20saint. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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