English Explanatory Dictionary

enough is enough

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  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.

Pronunciation

/ɪˌnʌf‿ɪz ɪˈnʌf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enough is enough.wav /iˌnʌf‿ɪz iˈnʌf/ /ə-/

Word forms

enough is enough

Etymology

Compare Dutch genoeg is genoeg, German genug ist genug, Yiddish גענוג איז גענוג (genug iz genug, “enough is enough”).

Synonyms

enough is as good as a feast enough is too much
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