say enough is enough

say enough is enough
(say) enough is enough this must stop.

The movie was so boring that I decided enough is enough and got up and left.

I am tired of being treated badly, and I say enough is enough.

Usage notes: usually said of something that is not interesting or pleasant

New idioms dictionary. 2014.

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