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That'll do

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24 May 2026

That'll do

We use this expression to say that someone should stop something, or that something is enough.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

That'll do! Stop fighting, sit down and be quiet!

He started it - he hit me first!

Example 2

Do you want me to cut you a bigger piece of bread?

That'll do, thanks. I'm not very hungry.

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