that's torn it
that tears it
1. That's been ruined or spoiled. Well, that tears it for our chances at getting re-elected. A: "That didn't sound good." B: "Yep, that's torn it—the engine is completely shot now."
2. I've had it; that's enough. OK, that tears it, I'm calling the police—it's 2 AM and that party is still blasting music.
See also: tear, that
that's torn it
That's has ruined, foiled, or spoiled everything. Everything had been going well with the deal for the merger, but after we found out we'd have to fire half our staff—well, that's torn it. That's torn it, then—we can't have the tournament if we don't have a referee.
See also: torn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
that's torn it
used to express dismay when something unfortunate has happened to disrupt your plans. British informalSee also: torn
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
that’s ˈtorn it
(British English, informal) used to say that something has happened to spoil your plans: ‘Oops, that’s torn it,’ she thought, as she realized she’d ruined the surprise.See also: torn
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- tear it
- that tears it
- That tears it!
- that's more like it
- that's about the size of it
- That’s about the size of it
- that's just it
- that's all
- that's right
- That’s the stuff!