End of story

phrase

Used to say that there is nothing more to discuss about a subject.

He is grounded for a week, end of story.
Visual representation of "end of story" - Used to say that there is nothing more to discuss about a subject

Often appears as...

  • that's it
  • end of story.

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrase

Used to emphasize that a decision or situation cannot or will not be changed.

I'm not going to the party, end of story.
Visual representation of "end of story" - Used to emphasize that a decision or situation cannot or will not be changed

Often appears as...

  • i won't
  • end of story.

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrase

Used to say that there is nothing more to discuss about a subject.

He is grounded for a week, end of story.
Visual representation of "end of story" - Used to say that there is nothing more to discuss about a subject

Often appears as...

  • that's it
  • end of story.

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrase

Used to emphasize that a decision or situation cannot or will not be changed.

I'm not going to the party, end of story.
Visual representation of "end of story" - Used to emphasize that a decision or situation cannot or will not be changed

Often appears as...

  • i won't
  • end of story.

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "end of story"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Conversational Closure

Indicates the speaker wants to stop discussing a topic and no further argument is welcome.

Illustration for Conversational Closure
She decided to quit her job, end of story.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Firmness

Shows that the speaker is firm in their decision or statement and expects it to be accepted without debate.

Illustration for Emphasizing Firmness
The rules are clear, end of story.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoids Detailing

Used when the speaker doesn't wish to share additional details or justify their position further.

Illustration for Avoids Detailing
I'm not interested, end of story.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Conversational Closure

Indicates the speaker wants to stop discussing a topic and no further argument is welcome.

Illustration for Conversational Closure
She decided to quit her job, end of story.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Firmness

Shows that the speaker is firm in their decision or statement and expects it to be accepted without debate.

Illustration for Emphasizing Firmness
The rules are clear, end of story.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoids Detailing

Used when the speaker doesn't wish to share additional details or justify their position further.

Illustration for Avoids Detailing
I'm not interested, end of story.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Conversational Closure

Indicates the speaker wants to stop discussing a topic and no further argument is welcome.

Illustration for Conversational Closure
She decided to quit her job, end of story.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Firmness

Shows that the speaker is firm in their decision or statement and expects it to be accepted without debate.

Illustration for Emphasizing Firmness
The rules are clear, end of story.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoids Detailing

Used when the speaker doesn't wish to share additional details or justify their position further.

Illustration for Avoids Detailing
I'm not interested, end of story.
Visual representation of the word "End of story"

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