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Definition

I can't get enough (of something/someone)!: I really love, I want to keep experiencing/seeing (something/someone)! idiom

This expression can sometimes be used sarcastically.

I can't get enough of this song, play it again! I could listen to it all day!

Examples

"Can't get enough of him."

Exercise 1

'You were kind enough to mention my company's name in some of your interviews.'

From the list below, select the sentences which use the term 'enough' correctly.

There may be more than one correct answer!

I can't thank you enough for all the help you gave me on this project.

I enough like crisps, but I really prefer chocolate.

I've had enough of your bad behaviour.

I just can't get enough of that new ice cream flavour.

I can't thank you enough for all the help you gave me on this project.

This is correct. The expression 'I can't thank you enough' is used to express a strong feeling of 'thanks' or 'gratitude'.

I enough like crisps, but I really prefer chocolate.

This is incorrect. It is grammatically incorrect to use the term 'enough' in this construction. This sentence should read 'I quite like crisps, but I really prefer chocolate'.

I've had enough of your bad behaviour.

This is correct. We often say that we have 'had enough of (something or someone)' when we are 'tired' of it, or 'can no longer tolerate' it. Example: 'I have had enough of you - this relationship is over'.

I just can't get enough of that new ice cream flavour.

This is correct. The expression 'I can't get enough (of something)' is used to express that we 'love' something and will never grow 'tired' or 'bored' of it. Example: I can't get enough of my new boyfriend - I wish I could see him every day'.

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