Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
7th March 2024

And that's that/and that's final

We use this expression to say we definitely won't change a decision we have made.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Can I go out with Kenny tonight? He's going to the cinema.
No, you're going to stay and help me, and that's final.
Example 2
Everybody has got an MP3 player at school! I want one.
Well I'm not buying you one now, and that's that.

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