Example: Estoy hasta las narices de tanto trabajo sin descanso.
Definition
"Estar hasta las narices" is an idiomatic expression meaning to be extremely fed up or annoyed with something, often due to an excessive amount of it. For example, feeling overwhelmed or tired of continuous work without breaks can lead to being "estar hasta las narices".
The phrase "estar hasta las narices" literally translates to 'to be up to the nostrils,' implying that something has reached a person's limit or tolerance. It humorously suggests that the annoyance or frustration has filled one up to their nose, beyond which one cannot take any more. This vivid imagery helps convey the intensity of the feeling.
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"Estar hasta las narices" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to be fed up