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that’s it

fixed phr..
B1 Intermediate Oxford

fixed phr.. you use this to say that something is finished or that there is nothing more to do. it can also mean that someone is correct or has done something perfectly.

fixed phr.. a versatile pragmatic marker used to signal completion, exhaustion of a topic, or to provide affirmative feedback regarding the correctness of an action.


SIMPLE

We've finished the last page, so that's it for today.

CONTEXTUAL

You just need to click this button and that's it; the file will save automatically.

COMPLEX

Once the final signature is on the contract, that's it—the property officially changes hands and the deal is legally binding.

Usage

often used as a standalone exclamation to mark the end of a task or to confirm a correct answer.

Teaching tip

demonstrate the two main functions: 'completion' (we are done) and 'confirmation' (you are right) using different intonation patterns.

Pitfall

that is itsthat's itthe phrase is a fixed idiom and does not use the possessive 'its'.

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