English phrase from drama scenes
Is "i have neither" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "i have neither" with real scene examples.
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Rude
Harsh
Set Boundary
nor the patience to indulge you.
It means the speaker is refusing to tolerate someone's behavior any longer.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker rejects the other person's behavior and says they do not have patience for it.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a serious confrontation when you want to shut down unwanted behavior. It sounds very sharp and rude.
Better ways to say it
1
I have neither the time nor the patience to indulge you.
2
I don't have the time or patience for this.
3
I have no time for this.
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