That tears it!

that tears it

1. That's been ruined or spoiled. Well, that tears it for our chances at getting re-elected. A: "That didn't sound good." B: "Yep, that's torn it—the engine is completely shot now."

2. I've had it; that's enough. OK, that tears it, I'm calling the police—it's 2 AM and that party is still blasting music.

See also: tear, that

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That tears it!

(...tɛrz...)

exclam. That is too much! I thought yesterday’s error was bad enough, but that tears it!

See also: tear, that

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