have had enough

Idioms  

1. Want no more of something, as in I've had enough of their quarreling. This phrase uses enough in the sense of “an adequate amount,” which is intended ironically to mean “a more than sufficient amount.” [c. 1700] For synonyms, see fed to the gills; have had it, def. 1.

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Example Sentences

Viral posts of an Australian street dubbed the country's "most beautiful" have enticed coachloads of visitors to a picturesque seaside town -- and locals have had enough of it.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Apparently the gas station’s owners have had enough with all the attention from reporters, TikTok personalities and other gawkers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

In real life, Lithuania and other allies would have had enough intelligence warnings to avoid this scenario, said Rear Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

"I think all the agency lads now have had enough and they just want to come out and stand for what's right."

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

By that time, most people would have had enough of me and my questions and just moved on.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

Related Words

• annoy
• bore
• depress
• dishearten
• exasperate
• exhaust
• fade
• irk
• tire