At that
phrasal adverb
When used after a statement, it gives emphasis or shows surprise about what has just been mentioned.
He managed to finish the project on time, and with no help at that.
Often appears as...
- and a good thing at that
- and a big one at that
prepositional phrase
Used to point towards a place or location.
I am at that store you recommended.
Often appears as...
- at that place
- at that location
phrasal adverb
When used after a statement, it gives emphasis or shows surprise about what has just been mentioned.
He managed to finish the project on time, and with no help at that.
Often appears as...
- and a good thing at that
- and a big one at that
prepositional phrase
Used to point towards a place or location.
I am at that store you recommended.
Often appears as...
- at that place
- at that location
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasis and Surprise
Use 'at that' to stress a point or show that something is notable or unexpected.
She's a self-taught musician, and an excellent one at that.
Pro Tip 2/3Speech Enhancement
'At that' can add a feeling of completeness or finality to what you're saying.
They won the championship, against all odds at that.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Highlight
It can highlight a contrast or unexpected aspect in relation to the previous statement.
He's a quiet person, quite witty at that.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasis and Surprise
Use 'at that' to stress a point or show that something is notable or unexpected.
She's a self-taught musician, and an excellent one at that.
Pro Tip 2/3Speech Enhancement
'At that' can add a feeling of completeness or finality to what you're saying.
They won the championship, against all odds at that.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Highlight
It can highlight a contrast or unexpected aspect in relation to the previous statement.
He's a quiet person, quite witty at that.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasis and Surprise
Use 'at that' to stress a point or show that something is notable or unexpected.
She's a self-taught musician, and an excellent one at that.
Pro Tip 2/3Speech Enhancement
'At that' can add a feeling of completeness or finality to what you're saying.
They won the championship, against all odds at that.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Highlight
It can highlight a contrast or unexpected aspect in relation to the previous statement.
He's a quiet person, quite witty at that.
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