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〜てたまらない: can't stand; extremely
N2 · 10 Emphasis and attitude
Says a feeling or physical state is so strong you can hardly bear it.
Te-form of a verb or adjective + たまらない (い-adj: 〜くてたまらない; na-adj: 〜でたまらない). Used for your own feelings or sensations: 眠くてたまらない. For other people use 〜ようだ or 〜そうだ.
Examples
昨日から歯が痛くてたまらない。
My tooth has hurt unbearably since yesterday.
試験の結果が気になってたまらない。
I am dying to know my exam results.