That’s all she wrote

Pro Tip 1/3

Sudden Conclusion

Use when something ends unexpectedly or there's an abrupt stop in an event or story.

After the injury, he couldn't compete—that's all she wrote for his Olympic dream.

Pro Tip 2/3

No Further Action

Implies there are no more steps to take or options to consider, often after a decisive event.

The judge made a ruling; that’s all she wrote for the case.

Pro Tip 3/3

Express Finality

Emphasizes that a situation is completely finished or a decision is final.

Once the gates closed—that's all she wrote, no one else could enter.