Cool MateThat's all vs That's it that's the whole case
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's all
Top 2,000 (common)
That's it that's the whole case
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: That's all
| That's all | That's it that's the whole case | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɪt ðæts ðə hoʊl keɪs//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɪt ðæts ðə hoʊl keɪs// |
| Meaning | That's everything. | That's the complete situation or reason. |
| Example | And that's all I have to say about the project. | After reviewing all the evidence, I said, 'That's it; that's the whole case.' |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | that's all for now, that's all folks, that's all there is | end the discussion, conclude the case, summarize the facts |
| Common mistakes | Using it in overly formal contexts., Not using it to close a conversation., Confusing it with 'that's it' in context. | Used in overly formal contexts, Misplaced in the middle of complex explanations, Omitted important details after the phrase |
| Usage notes | Use in informal conversations to signal the end of a discussion or list. Avoid in formal writing. | Used to conclude an argument or discussion. It's appropriate in informal contexts but may be too casual for formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's all vs That's it that's the whole case
What's the difference between That's all and That's it that's the whole case?
That's all: That's everything. That's it that's the whole case: That's the complete situation or reason.
Which is more common: That's all and That's it that's the whole case?
That's all 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 it that's the whole case: After reviewing all the evidence, I said, 'That's it; that's the whole case.'
Can I use That's all and That's it that's the whole case interchangeably?
Not always. That's all and That's it that's the whole case 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.