Cool MateMeaning of That was it
Used to indicate that something is finished or concluded.
In simple words: That was the final thing or moment.
That was it in a sentence
- After all the preparations, when the last guest left, I sighed, 'That was it.'
- When the teacher finished her explanation, she just said, 'That was it.'
- At the end of the movie, I turned to my friend and said, 'That was it!'
- Once I handed in the report, I felt relieved, thinking, 'That was it.'
- As the music faded away, the singer smiled and said, 'Well, that was it.'
How to use That was it
Commonly used to conclude a conversation or situation. Informal in tone; not suitable for formal writing or speeches.
Grammar pattern
standalone expression
Memory hint
Think of a curtain closing after a performance - 'That was it' signals the end.
Related words
Collocations with That was it
- that was it for now
- that was it all along
- that was it then
Synonyms for That was it
- that's all
- that's it
- that's everything
- that's the end
- that's it for now
Common mistakes with That was it
- Used in a formal context.
- Confused with 'That's it' - means completion.
- Used without context; needs clarity.
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Frequently asked questions about That was it
What does That was it mean?
That was the final thing or moment.
What is the definition of That was it?
Used to indicate that something is finished or concluded.
How do you use That was it in a sentence?
After all the preparations, when the last guest left, I sighed, 'That was it.'
Can you give another example of That was it?
When the teacher finished her explanation, she just said, 'That was it.'
What are synonyms for That was it?
Common alternatives include that's all, that's it, that's everything, that's the end, that's it for now.
What words go with That was it?
It commonly pairs with that was it for now, that was it all along, that was it then.
What are common mistakes when using That was it?
Used in a formal context. Confused with 'That's it' - means completion. Used without context; needs clarity.
How do you pronounce That was it?
US: //ðæt wəz ɪt//, UK: //ðæt wəz ɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is That was it formal or informal?
"That was it" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use That was it?
Commonly used to conclude a conversation or situation. Informal in tone; not suitable for formal writing or speeches.