Cool MateThat's all vs 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 the whole case
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: That's all
| That's all | That's the whole case | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ðə hoʊl keɪs//🇺🇸 //ðæts ðə hoʊl keɪs// |
| Meaning | That's everything. | That explains everything about the situation. |
| Example | And that's all I have to say about the project. | After reviewing the evidence, I said, 'that's the whole case'. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| Collocations | that's all for now, that's all folks, that's all there is | present the whole case, argue the whole case, consider the whole case |
| Common mistakes | Using it in overly formal contexts., Not using it to close a conversation., Confusing it with 'that's it' in context. | Misused in non-conclusive situations., Confused with 'that's the whole story', which implies a narrative. |
| Usage notes | Use in informal conversations to signal the end of a discussion or list. Avoid in formal writing. | Used to summarize or conclude a discussion. Appropriate in formal and informal contexts. Avoid in very casual conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's all vs That's the whole case
What's the difference between That's all and That's the whole case?
That's all: That's everything. That's the whole case: That explains everything about the situation.
Which is more common: That's all and 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 the whole case: After reviewing the evidence, I said, 'that's the whole case'.
Can I use That's all and That's the whole case interchangeably?
Not always. That's all and 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.