up to here
The phrase "up to here" is often accompanied by a hand gesture to emphasize frustration or the limit of one's patience.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Reached the limit of patience, tolerance, or endurance.
Example
- I've had it up to here with your excuses!
- She's up to here with the constant delays.
B2General
(informal)Indicates the maximum extent or capacity that is allowable.
Example
- You can spend up to here, but no more.
- The water level rose up to here during the flood.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "up to here":
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