that's just it
that's just it
That's precisely the issue. A: "You have to be sponsored for a work permit by a company in the country where you wish to live." B: "But that's just it—I can't get a job with any companies there unless I have a work permit to begin with!"
See also: just
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
that’s just ˈit
(also that’s just the ˈtrouble) (informal) that is exactly the problem: ‘You only need to spend £5 more and you can get a really good dictionary.’ ‘That’s just it, I’m afraid — I haven’t got another £5.’See also: just
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- that's more like it
- that's that
- That's that!
- (and) that's that
- And that's that
- That’s that!
- that's all
- that's right
- That's the stuff!
- That’s the stuff!