अब तो बस चम्मच
/əb toː bəs tʃəmːət͡ʃ/An expression used to indicate that someone has had enough of something and wants it to stop immediately.
अब तो बस चम्मच, तुम बहुत बोल रहे हो।
That's enough now, you're talking too much.
मैंने खाना खा लिया है, अब तो बस चम्मच।
I've eaten enough, that's enough now.
Used in casual or frustrated contexts to signal the end of an activity or request.
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💡Pro Tip
Contextual Usage
Use this phrase when you want to strongly convey that someone should stop an action immediately, often due to frustration or annoyance.
⚡Gold Rule
Tone Awareness
This phrase is informal and can sound rude if used in formal settings. Reserve it for casual or familiar contexts.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'अब तो' (now then) and 'बस' (enough) with 'चम्मच' (spoon), metaphorically suggesting that the situation has reached a point where even a spoonful is too much, implying sufficiency or excess.
📝Usage Notes
Primarily used in informal speech among friends or family. The inclusion of 'चम्मच' adds a playful or exaggerated tone, emphasizing the speaker's frustration or finality.