living up to it/wearing me out

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saramehr

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hi teacher​


what the meaning of this sentence please

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I give her allowance, but she's not
living up to it, wearing me out!

:):up:so thanks
 

Tdol

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It's not very clear. 'Give her allowance' could mean give her money to live on or give her freedom. Either she's not spending the money the way he would like or he feels his tolerance is being abused somehow IMO.
 
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