“put up with”

“To put up with something” is to endure or tolerate something, usually something unpleasant.  This particular type of phrasal verb does not allow the object to come between the verb and, in this case, the two prepositions.  While you can say:

He will not put up with that noise for much longer.  

or

 He put up with it for weeks.

However, you cannot say:

*He will not put it up with.

Be careful not to confuse this verb, “to put up with”, with the numerous variations of “to put” and “to put up”.  Be sure to check a dictionary that identifies phrasal verbs or feel free to email me with any questions about this or other aspects of English.

Best,

Shawn