have had enough

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.

Example Sentences

PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: "Our members in the Met Police have had enough of being treated like an afterthought. Their almost 100% vote for strike action sends a strong message."

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Teens and twenty-somethings may have grown up consuming media on their phones, ordering food on apps and using rideshares, but some have had enough.

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The majority of Rangers supporters have had enough and former striker Kris Boyd admitted "something has to change".

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Data shared with me suggests most voters, even those who back the party, have had enough of the water slides and wet suits.

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He thinks most of the workers have "had enough" and may not return.

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Related Words

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