enough is enough

Meaning

  1. One should be satisfied; nothing additional is required.
  2. 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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