once and for all

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B2

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“Let's settle the ownership question once and for all.”

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call it quits Informal · CEFR B2

to stop doing something, especially after deciding it is not working

call it a day Informal · CEFR B1

To decide to stop working on something for now.

end of story Informal · CEFR B1

used to say that there is nothing more to add or discuss

make up one's mind Neutral · CEFR B1

to reach a decision, especially for oneself rather than following others

not on your life Informal · CEFR B1

used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms

now or never Neutral · CEFR B1

A moment when immediate action is necessary because the opportunity will not return.

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Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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