(one's) fill

(one's) fill

1. The amount (of something) that one wants or needs in order to be content or satiated. A: "Would you like any more of this curry?" B: "No thank you, I've had my fill." Make sure you get your fill of cake—we made plenty for everyone! No seconds for me, please. I've had my fill already.

2. The amount (of someone or something) that one is able or prepared to deal with. I've just about had my fill of people giving me advice about my love life. He's so loud, brash, and overbearing. I got my fill of him after 10 minutes. Seriously, another snowstorm? I've had my fill of snow already—and it's only January!

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*one's fill of someone or something

Fig. [get/have] as much of someone or something as one needs or can tolerate. (*Typically: get ~; have ~.) You'll soon get your fill of Tom. He can be quite a pest. I can never get my fill of shrimp. I love it.

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