that's the stuff

that's the stuff

1. That's really great or satisfying. Ah, that's the stuff. Nothing like a cold beer after a long day's work.
2. Good job; you're doing that well or correctly. Yeah, that's the stuff! See? You're a natural at programming code.
See also: stuff
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

That's the stuff!

Inf. That is the right attitude or action. Bob: I'm sure I can do it! Fred: That's the stuff! "That's the stuff!" cried the coach as Mary crossed the finish line.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

that's the stuff (or the stuff to give the troops)

said in approval of what has just been done or said. British informal
See also: stuff
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

that’s the ˈstuff

(informal) used for telling somebody that they are doing something correctly or well, or doing something good: ‘I’d like my hair cut shorter at the front.’ ‘Like this?’ ‘Yeah, that’s the stuff.’
See also: stuff
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

That’s the stuff!

exclam. That is good work! Good shot, Willy! That’s the stuff!
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • That’s the stuff!
  • That's the stuff!
  • that's more like it
  • that's just it
  • that's all
  • that's right
  • that's a shame
  • that's the idea
  • that's the idea!
  • that's a pity
References in classic literature
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"That's the stuff!" "No fightin'!" "No hard feelin's!"
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That's the stuff to give the hard-right troops who now control the party!
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That's the stuff that really excites me and makes me learn a lot."
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I've known since I was 2 and I can come out now.' That's the stuff that actually means something.
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He said: "That's the stuff you dream about as a kid - under 11s was my last one."
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"That's the stuff you don't want to forget because it's such funny little things, like working in the chip shop, and me and Tiffany (Martine McCutcheon).
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