And that's that/and that's final

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7 March 2026

We use this expression to say we definitely won't change a decision we have made.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Can I go out with Kenny tonight? He's going to the cinema.

No, you're going to stay and help me, and that's final.

Example 2

Everybody has got an MP3 player at school! I want one.

Well I'm not buying you one now, and that's that.