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that's done it

idiom
Meaning

Used to announce a successful solution to a problem.


Examples
SIMPLE

I fixed the broken lamp, so that's done it.

CONTEXTUAL

After struggling with the jammed lock for ten minutes, I finally turned the key and said, that's done it.

COMPLEX

When the final piece of the complex machine clicked into place, he wiped his brow and whispered that's done it, finally satisfied with his work.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    that's about the size of it

    That is the situation; that is how it is.

  2. 02

    that's all she wrote

    Indicating an abrupt termination of a project, or of one’s hopes or plans.

  3. 03

    that's just me

    Indicates the expression of a personal opinion, but often used ironically as an understatement.

  4. 04

    that's saying something

    Said of something that has an even greater impact or effect than what is readily apparent, considering the context.

  5. 05

    that's that

    There is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter and is not up for discussion or debate.

  6. 06

    that's that on that

    Synonym of that's that; there is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter and is not up for discussion or debate.

  7. 07

    that's the thing

    Used to seize on a point and highlight its comparative importance, especially as a refutation or negation to a statement made by another speaker.

  8. 08

    that's the ticket

    That's just right; that's just what is needed.

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