English

Phrase

that's that

1. (idiomatic) There is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter.

   It is quite simple. You're grounded for a week and that's that!

   • 1872, Samuel Butler, Erewhon, ch. 6:

     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, The Primadonna, ch. 17:

     The jury is satisfied and the verdict is that you needn't fuss. So that's that, and let's talk about something else.

Synonyms

• it is what it is
• there you are (British)

Translations