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073. Complaining and Protesting

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to have enough of somebody or something
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enough is enough
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unsatisfactory
4-
shameful
5-
to complain
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complaint
7-
to protest
8-
protest
9-
to object
10-
objection
11-
to remonstrate
12-
remonstrance
13-
to find fault with somebody or something
14-
to grumble
15-
grumble
16-
to gripe
17-
gripe
18-
to grouse
19-
to whinge
to [have] enough of {sb/sth}
to have enough of somebody or something
Frase
uk flag
/hæv ɪnˈʌf ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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Accedi
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avere abbastanza

Disapproving
Idiom
Informal

to no longer have the tolerance to endure more of something

What is the origin of the idiom "have enough of someone or something" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "have enough of someone or something" can be traced back to the idiomatic use of the word "enough" to indicate reaching a limit or saturation point. The phrase itself likely emerged from the natural expression of feeling overwhelmed or fed up with someone or something after enduring it for an extended period. This expression is used when someone has reached their limit or tolerance level regarding a specific person's behavior, a recurring situation, or an ongoing issue. It can be applied to relationships, work environments, social interactions, or any aspect of life where there is a feeling of being overwhelmed, annoyed, or dissatisfied.

enough is enough
Frase
uk flag
/ɪnˈʌf ɪz ɪnˈʌf/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

used to indicate that a situation has reached a point where it is no longer tolerable or acceptable, and it is time for it to stop or change

What is the origin of the idiom "enough is enough" and when to use it?

The idiom "enough is enough" is an English expression that is thought to have derived from the Latin phrase "sat est", which means "it is enough". This phrase was used by the Roman philosopher Seneca in his letters to his friend and student Lucilius, in which he advised Lucilius to be content with what he had and not to seek too much wealth or power. This expression has been used by people to express their frustration with injustice, oppression, or tyranny. It has also been used to express the need for moderation and self-control.

unsatisfactory
aggettivo
u
ə
n
n
s
s
a
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
s
s
f
f
a
æ
c
k
t
t
o
ɜ
r
r
y
i
(scadente)

(scadente)

insoddisfacente

lacking in quality and not meeting the desired level of satisfaction

satisfactory
shameful
aggettivo
sh
ʃ
a
eɪ
m
m
e
f
f
u
ə
l
l
(infamante)

(infamante)

vergognoso

causing embarrassment or disgrace due to unacceptable behavior or actions

to complain
to complain
Verbo
c
k
o
ə
m
m
p
p
l
l
ai
eɪ
n
n
(protestare)

(protestare)

lamentarsi

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

cheer

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
complaint
sostantivo
c
k
o
ə
m
m
p
p
l
l
ai
eɪ
n
n
t
t
reclamo

reclamo

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

to protest
to protest
Verbo
p
p
r
r
o
oʊ
t
t
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
protestare

protestare

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
protest
protest
sostantivo
p
p
r
r
o
oʊ
t
t
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
protesta

protesta

an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action

to object
to object
Verbo
o
ɑ
b
b
j
ʤ
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
obiettare

obiettare

to express disapproval of something

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
objection
sostantivo
o
ə
b
b
j
ʤ
e
ɛ
c
k
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
obiezione

obiezione

the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something

to remonstrate
to remonstrate
Verbo
r
r
e
ɛ
m
m
o
ə
n
n
s
s
t
t
r
r
a
eɪ
t
t
e
(protestare)

(protestare)

reclamare

to argue and express one's disagreement or objection to something

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
remonstrance
sostantivo
r
r
e
ɛ
m
m
o
ɑ:
n
n
s
s
t
t
r
r
a
ə
n
n
c
s
e
(reclamo)

(reclamo)

rimostranza

a serious complaint about something

to find fault with somebody or something
Frase
uk flag
/fˈaɪnd fˈɑːlt wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to identify or point out flaws, errors, or shortcomings in someone or something

to grumble
to grumble
Verbo
g
g
r
r
u
ə
m
m
b
b
ə
l
l
e
brontolare

brontolare

to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
grumble
sostantivo
g
g
r
r
u
ə
m
m
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(lamentela)

(lamentela)

mormorio

a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

to gripe
to gripe
Verbo
g
g
r
r
i
aɪ
p
p
e
(brontolare)

(brontolare)

lamentarsi

to express dissatisfaction about something

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
gripe
sostantivo
g
g
r
r
i
aɪ
p
p
e
(ruga)

(ruga)

lamentela

informal terms for objecting

to grouse
to grouse
Verbo
g
g
r
r
o
a
u
ʊ
s
s
e
(brontolare)

(brontolare)

lamentarsi

to express dissatisfaction or injustice about something

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
to whinge
to whinge
Verbo
wh
w
i
ɪ
n
n
g
ʤ
e
(lagnarsi)

(lagnarsi)

lamentarsi

to complain in a persistent and annoying manner

Dialectbritish flagBritish

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo

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