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I've heard enough

🇬🇧 UK //aɪv hɜːrd ɪˈnʌf// 🇺🇸 US //aɪv hɜrd ɪˈnʌf//

Meaning of I've heard enough

A phrase indicating that you no longer want to hear what someone is saying.

In simple words: I've listened to a lot already.

I've heard enough in a sentence

• After hearing the same story for the third time, I said, 'I've heard enough.'
• When the argument escalated, she finally shouted, 'I've heard enough!'
• During the lecture, a student interrupted, 'I've heard enough of this topic.'
• 'I've heard enough,' he said, raising his hand to silence the speaker.
• After listening to the complaints, she sighed and replied, 'I've heard enough.'

How to use I've heard enough

Use this phrase when you want to express that you do not wish to hear more. It may come off as a bit abrupt, so consider the context and your tone.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine reaching your limit while hearing a story - you say, 'I've heard enough!'

Related words

Collocations with I've heard enough

• heard enough of this
• heard enough from you
• I've heard enough today
• I think I've heard enough
• I've heard enough already

Synonyms for I've heard enough

• That's enough
• I've listened enough
• Stop talking
• I'm done listening
• No more for me

Common mistakes with I've heard enough

• Using it in a friendly conversation where more dialogue is expected.
• Misusing it in a situation where you should seek more information.
• Confusing it with 'I've had enough' which implies being fed up.

Frequently asked questions about I've heard enough

What does I've heard enough mean?

I've listened to a lot already.

What is the definition of I've heard enough?

A phrase indicating that you no longer want to hear what someone is saying.

How do you use I've heard enough in a sentence?

After hearing the same story for the third time, I said, 'I've heard enough.'

Can you give another example of I've heard enough?

When the argument escalated, she finally shouted, 'I've heard enough!'

What are synonyms for I've heard enough?

Common alternatives include That's enough, I've listened enough, Stop talking, I'm done listening, No more for me.

What words go with I've heard enough?

It commonly pairs with heard enough of this, heard enough from you, I've heard enough today, I think I've heard enough, I've heard enough already.

What are common mistakes when using I've heard enough?

Using it in a friendly conversation where more dialogue is expected. Misusing it in a situation where you should seek more information. Confusing it with 'I've had enough' which implies being fed up.

How do you pronounce I've heard enough?

US: //aɪv hɜrd ɪˈnʌf//, UK: //aɪv hɜːrd ɪˈnʌf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I've heard enough?

Use this phrase when you want to express that you do not wish to hear more. It may come off as a bit abrupt, so consider the context and your tone.