enough is enough
Meaning
- One should be satisfied; nothing additional is required.
- Especially as an expression of exasperation: the limit of patience or tolerance has been reached.
Synonyms
fed up with
this is getting old
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɪˌnʌf‿ɪz ɪˈnʌf/
Etymology
In summary
Compare Dutch genoeg is genoeg, German genug ist genug, Yiddish גענוג איז גענוג (genug iz genug, “enough is enough”).
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