thanks for nothing
used to express annoyance or displeasure at someone's unhelpful action
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
that does it
That is the last straw, I have had enough.
that dog don't run
a plan or idea will not work
that ever walked on two legs
someone considered to be the best or most capable
that figures
That makes sense or is expected
that way
in that direction or manner
that will do
something is acceptable or satisfactory
that'll be the day
an event will never happen
that'll be the frosty Friday
an expression of skepticism or dismissal
that's about the size of it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
that's all she wrote
Something has come to an end
that's done it
Something has gone terribly wrong or caused a big problem.
that's just me
used to acknowledge a personal trait or habit
that's saying something
means something is impressive or significant
that's that
The matter is settled or decided
that's that on that
The matter is settled or concluded.
that's the thing
That's the most important or interesting aspect
that's the ticket
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
that's what she said
Used to humorously imply a sexual innuendo
that's your lot
That's all you'll get or have
the age of miracles is past
Miraculous events are no longer expected to occur.
the apple does not fall far from the tree
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
the bad penny always turns up
Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up.
the best condiments are authentic flavors
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
the best defense is a good offense
It's better to take action than to react to a problem
the best things in life are free
Valuable experiences and things can be obtained without cost
the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry
Even well-planned actions can go wrong
the bigger they are, the harder they fall
The more powerful or prominent someone is, the more severely they will be affected by a failure or downfall.
the birds and the bees
Human reproduction and sex
the box they're going to bury it in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
the boy is the father of the man
A person's childhood characteristics influence their adult personality
the bread never falls but on its buttered side
Things tend to go worse for those who are already unfortunate
the call is coming from inside the house
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
the cat's out of the bag
A secret is revealed
the cat's pajamas
Excellent or wonderful
the cat's pyjamas
Something or someone excellent or wonderful
the chicken or the egg
A situation where it's unclear which factor is the cause and which is the effect
the chickens come home to roost
Consequences of past actions return to haunt or harm someone.
the coast is clear
No danger.
the cobbler always wears the worst shoes
A skilled person often neglects their own needs
the comeback is greater than the setback
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
the course of true love never did run smooth
True love often faces difficulties and obstacles
the cupboard is bare
There is no food or money left.
the curtain falls
An event or situation comes to an end
the customer is always right
Businesses should prioritize customer satisfaction
the darkest hour is just before the dawn
The most difficult moment often precedes a resolution or improvement
the devil
a person or thing that causes trouble
the devil a one
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
The Devil finds work for idle hands to do
Idle people are more likely to get into trouble or mischief
the devil is a liar
Satan deceives people with false promises
the devil is in the details
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
The Devil looks after his own
Wicked people often seem to prosper or be protected.
the early bird catches the worm
Those who act early have an advantage over others.
the end of one's rope
Completely out of ideas or resources to deal with a situation
the enemy of my enemy is my friend
A person's opponent's opponent is a potential ally
the exception which proves the rule
An unusual case confirms a general principle
the feathers fly
A big argument or fight happens
the female of the species is more deadly than the male
Women are often more dangerous or ruthless than men
the finest
The best or highest quality of something
the finger
a person blamed or accused