What happens in the video
In the Short, Marco is about to bring out another bowl of chips. Hana stops him with a sharp "That's enough," and Marco feels a little hurt, because "It's only one more bowl of chips." Then Hana tries a warmer line, "That's plenty, Marco. Thank you," and Marco happily leaves the other twelve bowls in the kitchen.
1 I'm good for now.
Tone Casual and friendly
Use it as a soft no when someone offers more food, drink, or help. The words "for now" leave the door open for later. It's too casual for a firm refusal at work.
I'm good for now.
For example:
A: Do you want another slice of pizza?
B: I'm good for now, thanks. Maybe later.
2 That's plenty.
Tone Warm and thankful
Use it when someone gives you something and you have more than enough. Plenty means more than enough, so the line also says thank you. Add "thanks" to make it warmer.
No. That's plenty.
For example:
A: Let me add some more rice to your plate.
B: No, that's plenty. Thank you.
3 Let's stop there.
Tone Calm but firm
Use it to end a conversation, a meeting, or a task in a calm way. It works well when you lead the activity. Don't use it to refuse food; it sounds too serious for that.
Let's stop there.
For example:
A: I can explain the next chapter too, if you want.
B: Let's stop there for today. We can finish tomorrow.
4 No more for me, thanks.
Tone Polite and clear
Use it at the table when someone wants to fill your glass or plate again. It's clear but friendly. Don't use it for a talk or a task.
For example:
A: More coffee?
B: No more for me, thanks. I've had two cups already.
5 That's all I need.
Tone Neutral and helpful
Use it when someone is giving you items, information, or help, and you have what you came for. It works in shops, offices, and at home.
For example:
A: Do you need more paper for the printer?
B: No, that's all I need. Thanks for your help.
6 I think that'll do.
Tone Relaxed and gentle
Use it when a task or an amount is good enough and you want to finish. "I think" makes it softer. It can sound a little cool if someone worked hard, so add a thank you.
For example:
A: Should I put up one more poster?
B: I think that'll do. The wall looks great.
7 Let's call it a day.
Tone Friendly and informal
Use it to stop work for the day, often when people are tired. It's an idiom, so use it with colleagues or friends, not in a formal email to a client.
For example:
A: It's seven o'clock and we still have two boxes to check.
B: Let's call it a day. We'll finish them in the morning.
8 Okay, that's enough.
Tone Direct and firm
Use it when someone must stop right now, for example during an argument or when a joke goes too far. It can sound like a warning, so don't use it for polite offers.
For example:
A: And another thing about your cooking...
B: Okay, that's enough. Let's talk about something else.
Common mistakes
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Not quite
That's enough! (to a host who offers more food)Better That's plenty, thank you.
"That's enough" can sound like an order or a warning. "That's plenty" says the same thing but also thanks the person for being generous.
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Not quite
I'm good now.Better I'm good for now.
"For now" is the soft part of the line. It tells the host you may want more later, so the refusal sounds friendly, not final.
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Not quite
Let's stop here, thanks. (when refusing more cake)Better No more for me, thanks.
"Let's stop there" or "Let's stop here" ends a talk or a task. For food and drink, use a line about yourself, like "No more for me."
Quick quiz
Choose your answer for each question, then open the answer to check it.
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Your friend offers you more soup. You're full but want to sound relaxed. What do you say?
- Let's stop there.
- I'm good for now.
- Okay, that's enough.
- Let's call it a day.
Show the answer (Question 1)
Answer: I'm good for now. "I'm good for now" is a casual, friendly no to more food.
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What does "plenty" mean in "That's plenty"?
- Not enough
- Exactly right
- More than enough
Show the answer (Question 2)
Answer: More than enough Plenty means more than enough, which is why the line sounds thankful.
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You are leading a long meeting and want to end it calmly. Which line fits best?
- No more for me, thanks.
- That's plenty.
- Let's stop there.
Show the answer (Question 3)
Answer: Let's stop there. "Let's stop there" ends a talk or task in a calm but firm way.
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Which line sounds the most like a warning?
- Okay, that's enough.
- That's all I need.
- I think that'll do.
- That's plenty.
Show the answer (Question 4)
Answer: Okay, that's enough. "That's enough" on its own is direct and firm, so it can sound like a warning.
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Your team is tired at the end of a workday. Which friendly line ends the work?
- Let's call it a day.
- I'm good for now.
- No more for me, thanks.
Show the answer (Question 5)
Answer: Let's call it a day. "Let's call it a day" is an informal way to stop work for the day.
Questions learners ask
Is "That's enough" rude in English?
It isn't always rude, but it's direct. People often use it to stop an argument, a behavior, or a joke, so it can sound like a warning. When someone is being kind, such as offering food, "That's plenty, thank you" is a safer choice.
How do I politely refuse more food in English?
Try "I'm good for now," "No more for me, thanks," or "That's plenty, thank you." Each one says no without sounding cold. A short thank you or a compliment on the food makes the refusal even warmer.
What is the difference between "Let's stop there" and "Let's call it a day"?
Both end an activity. "Let's stop there" is calm and works in most situations, including formal ones like a class or a meeting. "Let's call it a day" is an informal idiom that usually means you stop working until tomorrow.
Can I say "I'm good" to mean no?
Yes. In American English, "I'm good" or "I'm good for now" is a common, casual way to say no to an offer. In formal settings, "No, thank you" may be clearer.
Film lines are short quotes used for language teaching. The dialogue belongs to its rightsholders. Hana and Marco are animated characters made with Google Flow.
