this is it

idiom
UK: /ˌðɪs ɪz ˈɪt/
US: /ˌðɪs ɪz ˈɪt/

  1. Used to indicate that something is finished or completed.

    1. This is it, the last day of school. [ ] [ ]
    2. Well, this is it; I've packed my bags, said my goodbyes, and I'm ready to start my new life. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate that something is the best or most important thing.

    1. This is it, the moment we've been waiting for. [ ] [ ]
    2. After years of searching, this is it: the perfect place to build our dream home. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to acknowledge an unavoidable or decisive moment, often one that is difficult or unpleasant.

    1. This is it, time to face my fears. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor looked at the X-rays and said, 'I'm afraid this is it, there's nothing more we can do'. [ ] [ ]
this is it interjection

  1. Emphasizes the finality or culmination of an event, journey, or situation.

    1. This is it, the end of the line for me. [ ] [ ]
    2. After all the hard work and preparation, this is it: the championship game starts now. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "this is it" in English means: Used to indicate that something is finished or completed., Used to indicate that something is the best or most important thing., Used to acknowledge an unavoidable or decisive moment, often one that is difficult or unpleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "this is it" is /ˌðɪs ɪz ˈɪt/ in British English and /ˌðɪs ɪz ˈɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "this is it": "This is it, the last day of school.". More examples on the page.