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Die Nase voll haben

phrase cultural phrases

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. To be fed up (literally: to have a full nose)
  2. This is an idiomatic way to express that someone is frustrated or annoyed and has reached their limit with a specific situation.
Examples

Ich habe Die Nase voll haben von dieser ständigen Warterei.

I am fed up with this constant waiting.

Er sagt oft: Ich habe Die Nase voll haben.

He often says: I have had enough.

Registerinformal

Usage noteIt is used in informal conversations to signal strong dissatisfaction. It should not be used in formal business or professional contexts.

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