Enough from the clown vs That's enough

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Enough from the clown

Informal Beyond 10,000 (less common)

That's enough

Top 2,000 (common)

Most formal: That's enough Most common: That's enough

	Enough from the clown	That's enough
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //ɪˈnʌf frəm ðə klaʊn// 🇺🇸 //ɪˈnʌf frəm ðə klaʊn//	🇬🇧 //ðæts ɪˈnʌf// 🇺🇸 //ðæts ɪˈnʌf//
Meaning	A way to say you don't want to hear more from someone foolish.	We don't need any more.
Example	It's time to be serious, enough from the clown.	Please, that's enough noise for today.
Register	Informal	Neutral
How common	Beyond 10,000 (less common)	Top 2,000 (common)
Collocations	enough said, enough is enough, from the sidelines	that's enough food, that's enough time, that's enough information
Antonyms	-	too little, not enough
Common mistakes	Using it in formal settings where politeness is required., Confusing it with similar phrases like 'Enough of the jokes'., Not understanding that it implies the person is acting foolishly.	Used in the wrong context, like when asking for more., Mispronounced, making it unclear., Confused with phrases like 'that's all'.
Usage notes	Used when someone is being silly or annoying. It’s informal and might be seen as rude in serious conversations.	Use in situations where you want to stop or limit something. It's appropriate in both casual and serious contexts.

See it in real clips

Enough from the clown!

Enough from the clown

That's enough.

All right, people, that's enough. Let him be. Let him be.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Gentlemen, that's enough.

That's enough.

All right, people, that's enough. Let him be. Let him be.

That's enough

Frequently asked questions: Enough from the clown vs That's enough

What's the difference between Enough from the clown and That's enough?

Enough from the clown: A way to say you don't want to hear more from someone foolish. That's enough: We don't need any more.

Which is more formal: Enough from the clown and That's enough?

That's enough is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Enough from the clown and That's enough?

That's enough is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Enough from the clown: It's time to be serious, enough from the clown. That's enough: Please, that's enough noise for today.

Can I use Enough from the clown and That's enough interchangeably?

Not always. Enough from the clown and That's enough are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.