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22 September 2026

Full stop

We use this expression to give our final opinion on something, or to say that there is nothing more to say about something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Why don't you try some of this cheese? It's delicious.

I don't like cheese full stop!

Example 2

Which sport do you prefer - basketball or volleyball?

I don't like sports full stop.

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