Sunday, January 3, 2010

Idioms: to have had enough, be fed up

What does this mean: I've had enough?

Well, it could have a literal meaning:
  • No more drinks, please. I've had enough.


  • It can also be used in a more figurative sense. You can use this expression to show that you are angry, frustrated or tired - you will not accept any more! You want a situation to stop!

  • "Stop calling me! Stop talking to me! I've had enough!"
  • "I've had enough of these lies. I'm not listening any more."
  • "We've had enough of all the problems in our neighbourhood. So we've decided to move out."


  • If you are talking about the past, change it to 'had had enough'.

  • She'd had enough of her constant complaining, so she left the room and slammed the door.



  • A similar expression is to be 'fed up'. If you are fed up with something, you have no more patience. You want the situation to stop!

  • I was so fed up with my manager that I had to quit.
  • My kids are such monsters! I'm so fed up!!

    How about you? Is there something you've had enough of? Is there a situation in your life that you're fed up with?
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