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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have had enough

The city and its eponymous county have had enough land to build more housing if the need arose, but population growth has stalled out, leaving St. Louis well supplied with homes.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

"Look, this is an overwhelming endorsement of me. I have had enough of being judged by mainstream media, being called a criminal."

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

The American people — and the world — have had enough.

From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026

Many Hungarian voters say they have had enough.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026

I have had enough punishment for today, Apa says without turning around.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na

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