have a bellyful (of something)

have a bellyful (of something)

1. To have as much (food) as one wants or is able to eat. A: "Would you like seconds?" B: "No, thank you, I've had a bellyful."2. To have more (of something) than one can or is willing to tolerate or endure. You're looking for trouble, huh? Well mister, you're about to have a bellyful! I've had a bellyful of my parents' criticism over my college applications.See also: bellyful, have

have a bellyful

Inf. to have as much as one can stand. I've had a bellyful of your whining. Be quiet!See also: bellyful, have

have had a bellyful

INFORMALIf you have had a bellyful of something, you have experienced too much of something annoying or boring. I've had a bellyful of his excuses. It's always someone else's fault.See also: bellyful, have

have a bellyful of

become impatient after prolonged experience of someone or something. informalSee also: bellyful, have, of

have had a ˈbellyful of somebody/something

(informal) have had too much of somebody/something: I’ve had a bellyful of his complaining. If he doesn’t stop, I’m leaving.See also: bellyful, have, of, somebody, something