That does it!
that does it
1. I've had it; that's more than I can tolerate. OK, that does it, I'm calling the police—it's 2 AM and that party is still blasting music.
2. That is all that was remaining or required to accomplish something. There, that does it. The engine should be as good as new, now! A: "I reset the breakers. Is the power coming back on?" B: "Yep, that did it!"
See also: does, that
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
That does it!
1. Inf. That completes it!; It is now done just right! When Jane got the last piece put into the puzzle, she said, "That does it!" John (signing a paper): Well, that's the last one! That does it! Bill: I thought we'd never finish.
2. and That tears it! Inf. That's the last straw!; Enough is enough! Bill: We're still not totally pleased with your work. Bob: That does it! I quit! Sally: That tears it! I never want to see you again! Fred: I only put my arm around you!
See also: does, that
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- that does it
- desist from
- desist from (something)
- have had a basinful
- have had a basinful (of something)
- basinful
- in no mood
- bring (one) to account
- bring to account
- I can live with that