That’s torn it

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Slang Usage

This phrase is casual and might not be understood in formal situations or by people not familiar with English slang. Slide

He lost his job and said, 'Well, that's torn it,' but his non-English friends were confused.

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Frustration Tone

The phrase often conveys a sense of frustration or resignation when plans go wrong unexpectedly. Slide

The rain started right before our outdoor event, and the organizer muttered, 'That's torn it.'

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Negative Outcome

Use it when a mishap has likely caused a negative outcome, not a positive or neutral one. Slide

I forgot to turn off the sprinklers and my phone was outside. That's torn it!

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