That's done it Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈðæts/ /ˈdən/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt

THATS DUN-it

UK

ðæts/ /dˈʌn/ /ˈɪt

THATS DUN-it

Definition

Used to say something important or problematic has just happened, especially as a direct result of an action. It usually means you have caused an effect, often negative or irreversible.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often said after causing a problem or when something irreversible just happened due to an action. Sometimes used humorously or with frustration. Common after accidents or mistakes. Don't use in formal writing.

• Spanish: ya está - ahora sí (expresión de consecuencia)
• Portuguese (BR): pronto - agora já era (expressão de consequência)
• Portuguese (PT): pronto - agora é que foi (expressão de consequência)
• Chinese (Simplified): 完了 - 这下好了（表示后果）
• Chinese (Traditional): 完了 - 這下好了（表示後果）
• Hindi: हो गया - अब तो गया (परिणाम बताने वाला भाव)
• Arabic: لقد انتهى الأمر - الآن حصل ما كان يخشى حدوثه
• Bengali: এবার সর্বনাশ হয়েছে - এবার তো বিপদ হয়েছে - ব্যাস, হয়ে গেল
• Russian: вот и всё - теперь дело сделано - вот и доигрались
• Japanese: やっちゃった - これで終わりだ - これでもうダメだ
• Vietnamese: Thế là xong rồi - Xong đời rồi - Hỏng rồi
• Korean: 이제 큰일 났다 - 이걸로 끝이다 - 이젠 돌이킬 수 없다
• Turkish: işte oldu - şimdi yandık - olan oldu
• Urdu: اب تو گیا کام سے - اب تو گڑبڑ ہوگئی - بس، ہو گیا
• Indonesian: sudah terjadi - sudah selesai - sudah kacau

Example Sentences

Oh no, I dropped the cake. That's done it.

basic

You unplugged the computer before saving. That's done it.

basic

The car won't start? That's done it for our trip.

basic

Well, that's done it—there's no way to fix the broken screen now.

natural

Great, you spilled coffee on the report. That's done it!

natural

If you weren't already in trouble, that's done it!

natural