Common American Phrases in Everyday Contexts (201 page)

That (all) depends
.
My answer depends on factors that have yet to be discussed.
T
OM
: Will you be able to come to the meeting on Thursday night? M
ARY
: That all depends
.
B
OB
: Can I see you again? S
ALLY
: That depends.

That beats everything
!
Go to If that don't beat all!

That brings me to the (main) point
.
a transitional expression that introduces the main point of a conversation. (See also which brings me to the (main) point.)
F
ATHER
: It's true. All of us had to go through something like this when we were young, and that brings me to the point. Aren't you old enough to be living on your own and making your own decisions and supporting yourself? T
OM
: Well, yes, I guess so
.
F
RED
: Yes, things are very expensive these days, and that brings me to the main point. You simply have to cut back on spending. B
ILL
: You're right. I'll do it!

(That causes) no problem
.
That will not cause a problem for me or anyone else.
M
ARY
: Do you mind waiting for just a little while? B
OB
: No problem
.
S
UE
: Does this block your light? Can you still read? J
ANE
: That causes no problem.

That does it! 1
.
That completes it!; It is now done just right!
When Jane got the last piece put into the puzzle, she said, “That does it!
”
J
OHN
(signing a paper): Well, that's the last one! That does it! B
ILL
: I thought we'd never finish
.
2
.
That's the last straw!; Enough
is enough!
B
ILL
: We're still not totally pleased with your work. B
OB
: That does it! I quit!
S
ALLY
: That does it! I never want to see you again! F
RED
: I only put my arm around you!

That makes two of us
.
I agree with you or some other person.
D
ON
: I would actually prefer to have the taxi pick us up three hours ahead of the flight. A
NDY
: That makes two of us. The security checks take longer and longer each time we fly
.
A: I think she is being overly harsh with us. B: That makes two of us.