IdiomBody & Senses
English
Englishhave had it up to here
Meaning: To be completely fed up.
Example: “I've had it up to here with the noise from upstairs.”
Origin: Usually said with a hand raised to the throat or forehead, showing how high one's patience has filled. It is informal American English from the 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Spanish: Estar frito Literally: To be fried
German: die Nase voll haben Literally: To have a full nose- German: die Faxen dicke haben Literally: To have the pranks thick
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