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That’s all she wrote

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Sudden ConclusionPlay
Use when something ends unexpectedly or there's an abrupt stop in an event or story. SlideAfter the injury, he couldn't compete—that's all she wrote for his Olympic dream.
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No Further ActionPlay
Implies there are no more steps to take or options to consider, often after a decisive event. SlideThe judge made a ruling; that’s all she wrote for the case.
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Express FinalityPlay
Emphasizes that a situation is completely finished or a decision is final. SlideOnce the gates closed—that's all she wrote, no one else could enter.