Sentences with phrase «worn thin»

Critics also noted that voters passed another parcel tax — Measure G — just six months ago and argued that the generosity of Oakland property owners might have worn thin.

Mostly, it's just Tarantino's usual shtick, and after five previous films, it has worn thin indeed.

While Romero's initial zombie outbreak had worn thin after four films there were still more stories to be told.

My long tweed winter coat was worn thin and I had been looking for a long black wool coat.

Each year during back to school shopping I buy one or two investment pieces that will not lose their shape or get worn thin as easily.

ALBANY — Offering up some details on a promised plan for legalizing full - scale casinos in New York, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Thursday he would push for a statewide voter referendum this fall, despite uncertain electoral prospects, while also suggesting that his patience had worn thin with some gaming - friendly Indian tribes upstate.

«Even with restorations, this year's budget dance has taken a toll on a system worn thin by years of cuts,» said Public Advocate Bill de Blasio.»

Your budget is stretched to its limits, your patience is worn thin, and you're wondering how anyone makes it out alive.

With a new baby everyone can feel tired and worn thin.

It will also get you ready for after the baby is born, when mom will be worn thin and the punches may fall harder.

I'm a firm believer of «In Wenger we Trust» but even my faith is starting to be worn thin, but the future is bright and the futures Arsene based, but how long exactly he is given by the board and the fans will be down to the games that start the season.

Despite the varying validity of these excuses, Sunderland supporters» patience has worn thin with the entire squad and they rightfully expect more from their new striker.

It's said the players don't like him, this along with our position 4 is enough strategy has worn thin.

He would have probably have been sacked around 7/8 years ago at any other top club, so it's no surprise that patience has worn thin.

Putting taco stuff in a bowl and covering it with crushed corn tortilla chips has worn thin.

My patience has worn thin on several accounts.

In Rabbit Redux, the sequel to Rabbit, Run, the vacuousness of modern life remains, but the likable veneer has worn thin.

Some models have been worn thin by premature exposure to children, so that their use at a later age is ineffective; but chiefly we have the problem of vast cultural changes in recent years.

According to the start - up, users burn between 500 and 1,000 calories a day wearing the Thin Ice vest, however at this time there are no studies to prove the vest's effectiveness.

There are several buyers who use it on a daily basis and have not had any problems with it, though there are some reports of the foam grips wearing thin over time.

But there are growing signs that line is wearing thin.

«Wear thinner material, not see through!»

Sure, you can switch it up by handing out gift cards or «fun» rewards like ping pong tables or beanbag chairs, but eventually the promise of tangible rewards starts to wear thin.

However, she says that the patience of both countries is starting to wear thin.

The excuse is wearing thin.

If Trudeau is wearing thin on some people, as the pollsters keep telling us, what exactly is the problem?

I know your challenge — working from home can start to wear thin!

But now a category 5 hurricane is approaching Florida and resources are wearing thin.

WHen they threaten to blow up ports, blow up US ships, express hate for Americans (Christians) and then the tolerance wears thin (as it would anywhere)

Their patience is wearing thin!

Accepting ourselves and others, becoming aware of our motives and sin patterns, discovering Christ's new way forward, and loving our neighbors is a rhythm we can never wear thin.

Like many of his «jokes,» it wore thin after several years.

It's wearing thin, bro.

One wonders when the joke will wear thin.

Mormons defend by saying that anyone against them is bigoted or has psychological problems, but this defense wears thin when it is clearly evident that they are actively politicizing their belief system.

From Mother Teresa, a small tin Miraculous Medal, thin when first given and now worn thinner.

Seriously, thank goodness citrus season comes along in February, when my tolerance for winter is wearing thin and I become tempted to purchase the tiny containers of raspberries that run $ 5 / pop, just to feel like it's summer again.

I even have a deal going with one of the guys in the kitchen that every time I make them for a guest I have to make him one extra — I know he's just waiting to see my enthusiasm wear thin but I don't think it ever will... I mean: it's a strawberry.

I've seen that coconut nectar stuff once before but didn't buy... I du n no, but costly trendy «superfoods» are kinda wearing thin on me... over-rated maybe, or maybe I'm just a grouch

From this date until the end of the first week of March, women in my country wear thin red - and - white ribbons as bracelets or brooches to celebrate the legend of Dragobete.

Speculation is rife that AMP boss Craig Meller's succession is gathering pace, and the «trust us» attitudes at AMP are wearing thin.

Dairy farmers patience has been wearing thin as market indicators for dairy commodities soar to levels not seen since the highs of 2013.

It's been a few years since I did any sort of retrospective on the blog, so before January runs out and the new year excuse has worn any thinner, I thought I'd give you the top 5 favourite T&T recipes of 2016 — according to you, that is.

Will definitely have to try making my own as well, but when my patience isn't wearing thin, haha.

I have to admit, my patience for strawberries is wearing thin (always).

Jeez my patience is wearing thin with they way Wenger IMO has totally Fuc ## ed up the contracts of a lot of our players.

I have always defended Ozil but the threads are wearing thin.

However, if the report is to be believed, then Messi's patience is wearing thin, and it's unlikely to help Digne or Semedo's confidence if speculation continues to suggest that the club's iconic leader doubts their ability to successfully contribute to the team.

but this is wearing thin..

YES, to other teams and fans 4th place would be considered a great achievement, but when you've achieved it for many years it starts to wear thin and get boring.