Cool MateI've heard enough vs That's enough
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
I've heard enough
Top 2,000 (common)
That's enough
Top 2,000 (common)
| I've heard enough | That's enough | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //aɪv hɜːrd ɪˈnʌf//🇺🇸 //aɪv hɜrd ɪˈnʌf// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɪˈnʌf//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɪˈnʌf// |
| Meaning | I've listened to a lot already. | We don't need any more. |
| Example | After hearing the same story for the third time, I said, 'I've heard enough.' | Please, that's enough noise for today. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | heard enough of this, heard enough from you, I've heard enough today, I think I've heard enough, I've heard enough already | that's enough food, that's enough time, that's enough information |
| Antonyms | - | too little, not enough |
| Common mistakes | 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. | Used in the wrong context, like when asking for more., Mispronounced, making it unclear., Confused with phrases like 'that's all'. |
| Usage notes | 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. | Use in situations where you want to stop or limit something. It's appropriate in both casual and serious contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: I've heard enough vs That's enough
What's the difference between I've heard enough and That's enough?
I've heard enough: I've listened to a lot already. That's enough: We don't need any more.
Can you show an example of each?
I've heard enough: After hearing the same story for the third time, I said, 'I've heard enough.' That's enough: Please, that's enough noise for today.
Can I use I've heard enough and That's enough interchangeably?
Not always. I've heard enough 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.