It's official
phrase
Used to say that something has been finally decided or confirmed.
After months of debate, it's official: the school will be moving to a new building.
Often appears as...
- it's official
- she's the winner.
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to announce information that has been confirmed, particularly news reports.
After a close election, it's official: the incumbent has been reelected.
Often appears as...
- it's official
- the election results are in.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to say that something has been finally decided or confirmed.
After months of debate, it's official: the school will be moving to a new building.
Often appears as...
- it's official
- she's the winner.
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to announce information that has been confirmed, particularly news reports.
After a close election, it's official: the incumbent has been reelected.
Often appears as...
- it's official
- the election results are in.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Final Decisions
Use when a decision is no longer pending and has been confirmed after consideration.
After weeks of speculation, it's official: the café will extend its hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Confirmation
Stress the importance or finality of a personal announcement or situation.
After years of hard work, it's official: I'm graduating with honors!
Pro Tip 3/3Public Announcements
Commonly used when revealing information that affects a group or the public.
The votes are in, it's official: the community center will be renovated.
Pro Tip 1/3Final Decisions
Use when a decision is no longer pending and has been confirmed after consideration.
After weeks of speculation, it's official: the café will extend its hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Confirmation
Stress the importance or finality of a personal announcement or situation.
After years of hard work, it's official: I'm graduating with honors!
Pro Tip 3/3Public Announcements
Commonly used when revealing information that affects a group or the public.
The votes are in, it's official: the community center will be renovated.
Pro Tip 1/3Final Decisions
Use when a decision is no longer pending and has been confirmed after consideration.
After weeks of speculation, it's official: the café will extend its hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Confirmation
Stress the importance or finality of a personal announcement or situation.
After years of hard work, it's official: I'm graduating with honors!
Pro Tip 3/3Public Announcements
Commonly used when revealing information that affects a group or the public.
The votes are in, it's official: the community center will be renovated.
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