Cool MateThat's it vs There we are
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's it
Top 1,000 (very common)
There we are
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: That's it
| That's it | There we are | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɪt// | 🇬🇧 //ðeə wɪ ˈɑː//🇺🇸 //ðɛr wi ˈɑr// |
| Meaning | That's all; nothing more. | A phrase used when you have arrived at a place or reached a conclusion. |
| Example | After hours of work, I finally finished it. That's it! | After a long journey, we finally said, 'There we are!' |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| Collocations | that's it for now, that's it then, that's it folks | say there we are, use there we are, find there we are |
| Antonyms | not yet, incomplete, ongoing | - |
| Common mistakes | 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'. | Using it in overly formal situations., Omitting the 'there' and saying just 'we are'., Confusing the phrase with other greetings like 'here we go'. |
| Usage notes | Commonly used to conclude a statement or to indicate finality. It's informal but acceptable in most casual contexts. | Used conversationally to indicate completion or satisfaction with a situation. Suitable for friendly contexts, but may not fit formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's it vs There we are
What's the difference between That's it and There we are?
That's it: That's all; nothing more. There we are: A phrase used when you have arrived at a place or reached a conclusion.
Which is more common: That's it and There we are?
That's it is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's it: After hours of work, I finally finished it. That's it! There we are: After a long journey, we finally said, 'There we are!'
Can I use That's it and There we are interchangeably?
Not always. That's it and There we are 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.