that's that
English
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Phrase
editthat's that (past tense that was that)
- (idiomatic) There is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter and is not up for discussion or debate.
- Synonyms: it is what it is, (British) there you are, and that's flat
- It is quite simple. You're grounded for a week and that's that!
- 1872, Samuel Butler, chapter 6, in Erewhon […] [1], London: Trübner & Co., →OCLC:
- They gave a little frightened cry and ran off as hard as they could. "So that's that," said I to myself, as I watched them scampering. I knew that I had better stay where I was.
- 1908, F. Marion Crawford, chapter 17, in The Primadonna:
- The jury is satisfied and the verdict is that you needn't fuss. So that's that, and let's talk about something else.
Translations
editthere is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter
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