enough is enough

短语

适可而止

发音

UK /ɪˌnʌf‿ɪz ɪˈnʌf/
其它
US /iˌnʌf‿ɪz iˈnʌf/
US /ə-/

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    One should be satisfied; nothing additional is required.

  2. 2.

    Especially as an expression of exasperation: the limit of patience or tolerance has been reached.

    适可而止

    够了

词源

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

来源:wiktionary