idiom
patience of a saint
PAY-shents ov ah SAYNT
ˈpeɪʃəns ɒv ə seɪntListen
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Syllable breakdown
patienceofasaint
Dictionary meaning
an extraordinarily high level of patience; the ability to remain calm and composed in even the most trying circumstances
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