Cool MateSo that's it then we failed vs That's all
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
So that's it then we failed
Top 3,000 (common)
That's all
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: That's all
| So that's it then we failed | That's all | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //səʊ ðæts ɪt ðen wi feɪld//🇺🇸 //soʊ ðæts ɪt ðɛn wi feɪld// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl// |
| Meaning | It means that something is finished and we were unsuccessful. | That's everything. |
| Example | They looked at each other sadly, saying, 'So that's it then we failed.' | And that's all I have to say about the project. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | accept failure, final conclusion, team effort, disappointment expressed, casual remark | that's all for now, that's all folks, that's all there is |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'then', making it sound abrupt., Using 'we' instead of 'I' when speaking personally., Confusing the meaning with 'we succeeded'. | Using it in overly formal contexts., Not using it to close a conversation., Confusing it with 'that's it' in context. |
| Usage notes | This phrase usually implies acceptance of failure. Use in casual conversations, not in formal writing. | Use in informal conversations to signal the end of a discussion or list. Avoid in formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: So that's it then we failed vs That's all
What's the difference between So that's it then we failed and That's all?
So that's it then we failed: It means that something is finished and we were unsuccessful. That's all: That's everything.
Which is more common: So that's it then we failed and That's all?
That's all is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
So that's it then we failed: They looked at each other sadly, saying, 'So that's it then we failed.' That's all: And that's all I have to say about the project.
Can I use So that's it then we failed and That's all interchangeably?
Not always. So that's it then we failed and That's all are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.