仏ほとけの顔かおも三さん度ど

expression

even the patience of a saint eventually runs out; even Buddha gets annoyed if you touch his face three times

Proverb warning that even a gentle, patient person will get angry if provoked repeatedly. Often used to caution against taking advantage of someone's kindness.

• 何なん度ども遅ち刻こくすると、仏ほとけの顔かおも三さん度どで、上じょう司しも怒おこり出だすよ。

  If you're late too many times, even the patience of a saint runs out—your boss will get angry too.

• 仏ほとけの顔かおも三さん度どというから、あまり甘あまえすぎないほうがいい。

  As the saying goes, even Buddha's face only three times—so you shouldn't take advantage of someone's kindness too much.