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

After his deliveries he often returns with residents who have had enough of living near the front line.

From BBC

But how could she possibly have had enough time to look in the folder, memorize whatever was in there, and then position herself in front of the desk?

From Literature

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

From Literature

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

“All the polls show that this race is wide open. You know, I think voters have had enough. I’ve been around the state. I’ve spoken to thousands of them,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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