that will do
that will do
That is quite enough; I don't need or want any more. Janet: "Would you like any more turkey, Steve?" Steve: "No, Janet, that'll do, thank you." That will do, dear, now dry your eyes and stop crying, please.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
That will do.
That is enough.; Do no more. That'll do, Billy. Stop your crying. "That will do," said Mr. Jones when he had heard enough of our arguing.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
that will do
That is enough, that will suffice, as in Please don't give me more peas; that will do, or That will do, children! There's to be no running near the pool. [Late 1800s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
that will ˈdo
(informal) used to order somebody to stop doing or saying something: That’ll do! I’ve heard enough of your complaints.See also: that, will
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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- he, she, etc. won't thank you for something
- keep up with (someone or something)
- in (one's) hour of need
- in your hour of need
- creation
- Georgia
- all over creation
- all over hell and gone
- a man/woman with a mission