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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

My tooth has hurt unbearably since yesterday.

I am dying to know my exam results.

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