that's enough
No more needed
That's enough signals that a limit has been reached.
It may halt an action: That's enough, children—settle down.
It can refuse more of something: That's enough cake for me.
Or it may express exasperation when patience runs out: That's enough of your excuses.
The phrase draws a line, whether gently or firmly.
- stopCease all motion
- doneNo longer in progress
- haltComplete sudden stop
- knock it offCommand to stop
- finishedBrought to an end
cease · quit · call it quits · no more · cut it out · cool your jets · back off · boundary · limit · fed up · exasperated · frustrated · patience · warning · final word · firm · final · silence
- Boundary phrasesno, stop, boundaries, off limits, leave me alone
- scoldingscold, scolding, rebuke, berate, reprimand
- hush commandsshh, shhh, ssh, hush up, be silent
cessation vs. continuation
that's enoughkeep going
Maintain forward progress
carry on · continue · don't stop · go on · keep it up
prohibition vs. permission
that's enoughgo ahead
Permission to begin
permission granted · feel free · by all means · be my guest · as you wish