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Die Nase voll haben

To be fed up with something; to have had enough

In German

Die Nase voll haben

Dee Na-se fol ha-ben

Literal Translation

to have the nose full

Meaning

To be fed up with something; to have had enough.

Equivalent:"To be fed up with something"

Origin:This idiom likely refers to the unpleasant sensation of having a stuffy nose, which implies saturation or an inability to take in more. Metaphorically, it means being saturated with a situation or topic.

Example Sentences

1
Ich habe die Nase voll von dieser Diskussion.
I'm fed up with this discussion.
2
Er hat die Nase voll von seiner Arbeit und will kündigen.
He's fed up with his job and wants to quit.

FAQ

How do you say "To be fed up with something; to have had enough" in German?

"To be fed up with something; to have had enough" in German is "Die Nase voll haben" (Dee Na-se fol ha-ben). Example: Ich habe die Nase voll von dieser Diskussion..

To have a weight lifted off one's mind; to feel a great sense of relief

Ein Stein vom Herzen fallen

Ein Shtain fom Her-tsen fal-len

To have something under control or to manage it well

Etwas im Griff haben

Et-vas im Grif ha-ben

To rack one's brain; to think very hard about a problem

Sich den Kopf zerbrechen

Zich den Kopf tser-bre-chen

To turn a blind eye; to overlook a minor transgression

Ein Auge zudrücken

Ein Au-ge tsoo-drü-ken