have had it with

have had it with
have had it with (someone/something) to not be willing to continue to deal with someone or something.

After eight years in office, he said he had had it with reporters.

Usage notes: sometimes used with up to here for emphasis:

I've had it up to here with his constant complaining.

68% + spoken--SL, 7/02

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