Example: Ik heb de buik vol van dat saaie werk elke dag.
Definition
"De buik vol hebben van" is a Dutch expression meaning to be fed up or tired of something, often due to repetition or annoyance. For example, it describes a feeling of having had enough of a situation or task, like boring work every day.
The phrase "de buik vol hebben van" literally translates to 'to have the belly full of,' metaphorically indicating a state of being saturated or overwhelmed by something. It originates from the idea of physical fullness, extended to emotional or mental exhaustion, a vivid way to express frustration or irritation.
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"De buik vol hebben van" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used expressions.
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to be fed up with