That's all vs That's all we have left vs That's it
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's all
That's all we have left
That's it
| That's all | That's all we have left | That's it | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl wiː hæv lɛft//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl wi hæv lɛft// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɪt// |
| Meaning | That's everything. | This is everything we have remaining. | That's all; nothing more. |
| Example | And that's all I have to say about the project. | After all the players left, that's all we have left. | After hours of work, I finally finished it. That's it! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| Collocations | that's all for now, that's all folks, that's all there is | have left, that's all, all that's left, we have left, last remaining | that's it for now, that's it then, that's it folks |
| Antonyms | - | - | not yet, incomplete, ongoing |
| Common mistakes | Using it in overly formal contexts., Not using it to close a conversation., Confusing it with 'that's it' in context. | Omitting 'that's' and saying 'all we have left'., Using it in a context where total quantity isn't clear., Confusing it with 'That's all there is' for complete absence. | Used in formal contexts where a more professional tone is needed., Mispronounced or emphasized incorrectly, making it unclear., Confused with other phrases like 'that's it for now'. |
| Usage notes | Use in informal conversations to signal the end of a discussion or list. Avoid in formal writing. | Used to emphasize the last remaining items or time. Appropriate in both formal and casual contexts. | Commonly used to conclude a statement or to indicate finality. It's informal but acceptable in most casual contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's all vs That's all we have left vs That's it
What's the difference between That's all, That's all we have left, and That's it?
That's all: That's everything. That's all we have left: This is everything we have remaining. That's it: That's all; nothing more.
Which is more common: That's all, That's all we have left, and That's it?
That's it is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's all: And that's all I have to say about the project. That's all we have left: After all the players left, that's all we have left. That's it: After hours of work, I finally finished it. That's it!
Can I use That's all, That's all we have left, and That's it interchangeably?
Not always. That's all, That's all we have left, and That's it 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.