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Big dream Posted 13 years ago
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Until his patience was exhausted

Is it correct to say?

He waited a long time for help until his patience was exhausted

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big dream He waited a long time for help until his patience was exhausted It's okay by me. If you simply say, "He waited a long time for help" we would tend to assume that help did come. "He waited until his patience was exhausted" suggests to me that help did not come and he stopped waiting.

— Avangi

  • big dream He waited a long time for help until his patience was exhausted It's okay by me.
  • If you simply say, "He waited a long time for help" we would tend to assume that help did come.
  • "He waited until his patience was exhausted" suggests to me that help did not come and he stopped waiting.
  • Both "patience" and "waiting" are open to interpretation.
  • Perhaps he was unable to move, and had no choice but to wait.
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big dreamHe waited a long time for help until his patience was exhausted
It's okay by me.
If you simply say, "He waited a long time for help" we would tend to assume that help did come.

"He waited until his patience was exhausted" suggests to me that help did not come and he stopped waiting.

Both "patience" and "waiting" ar
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AvangiHe waited until his patience was exhausted" suggests to me that help did not come and he stopped waiting.
Yes, this what I wanted to say.Thanks
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