full stop

full stop

A phrase used to end the discussion of some topic or indicate that there are no exceptions or caveats to what has been said. In punctuation, "full stop" is another name for a period. You need to be home by nine, full stop.
See also: full, stop
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

full ˈstop

(British English) (also period American English, British English ) (spoken) used to emphasize that there is nothing more to say about a subject: I don’t have to give you any reasons. You can’t have a motorbike, full stop. I don’t like him, period.
See also: full, stop
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • How long is a piece of string?
  • from my cold, dead hands
  • cool it
  • Cool it!
  • cool it, to
  • how about
  • how/what about...?
  • and the rest
  • eggs is eggs
  • going, going, gone!
References in periodicals archive
He ends Mofolo's semicolon phrase with a full stop. At the end of the following semicolon phrase he uses three dots which suggest that he opens the possibility for the reader to use her/his imagination to fill in what the gossip could imply for the king.
Thomas Mofolo's sentence design in Chaka approached in translation
Additional camera guides and photography books are planned, and Full Stop is looking forward to further success with independent e-book publishing and the continued growth of e-books, e-reader devices, and digital publishing.
Independent E-Book Publishing Company Celebrates Successful First Year
It is encouraging the public to get involved by wearing a Full Stop badge or joining a fundraising group.
NSPCC: SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN NO MORE; Charity urges everyone to make cruelty history
Ms Thomas said: "Be the Full Stop is the public's opportunity to play a role in putting an end to child abuse."
WALES: 338 N.Wales kids at risk of abuse; SHOCK FIGURES REVEALED BY NSPCC
This year's Full Stop Week marks the start of a new phase in the fight against child abuse."
Shearer appointed ambassador
The objects lie on the tables in repose, as if the artist had put a full stop to the flux of everyday life.
Daniel Joglar: Dabbah Torrejon
His 50 shirt also sports a green FULL STOP on the back, part of the WRU's sponsorship of NSPCC Cymru/Wales.
Cappy chappy Steve
Six years ago, physicists demonstrated the ability to slow light to a full stop using clouds of specially prepared atoms (SN: 3/27/99, p.
Light pedaling: photonic brakes are vital for circuits
As someone involved in the trade on the other side of the Atlantic, I found the story of African Business indeed an inspiring one--not only for African publishing but publishing full stop.
Just loved it!
An F-14B Tomcat was on approach to an airfield for a full stop landing.
Spoiled by the spoiler
Lord Hartington, the Queen's representative and chairman at Ascot, will be joined in the winner's enclosure after the first race, the NSPCC Handicap Hurdle, by Nick Booth, NSPCC Full Stop campaign director, for the launch.
Ascot launches official charity appeal in aid of the NSPCC
However, future generations will incorporate "follow-stop" capabilities that will brake to a full stop based on the behavior of the preceding vehicle.
Danger head. (Engineer)
Full stop. Having said that--as I used to tell minority taw students when they'd come into the workplace--racism does exist.
Take a Lesson
In 1982 he suffered a perforated colon and memorably said it almost became his full stop.
Harry's brave battle against cancer