Conversation Closers and Wrap-Ups

When to use: rounding off a point or ending a topic naturally

Chunks in this category (18)

• So yeah, that's basically it▾

  • Then we packed up and drove home. So yeah, that's basically it.
  • Add the rice, stir it and wait ten minutes. So yeah, that's basically it.
  • So yeah, that's basically it. Any questions about the new schedule?
• That's the main thing, really▾

  • Sleep well and drink plenty of water. That's the main thing, really.
  • Just be on time and be polite. That's the main thing, really.
  • Why did I leave that job? The commute. That's the main thing, really.
• I think that covers it▾

  • Flights, hotel, car rental… I think that covers it. Did I forget anything?
  • OK, the budget, the dates and the guest list. I think that covers it.
  • Milk, bread, eggs. I think that covers it. Let's go to the checkout.
• Anyway, the point is…▾

  • The meeting went on forever. Anyway, the point is we need a decision by Friday.
  • I could talk about that trip all day. Anyway, the point is, visit in spring.
  • Sorry, I'm getting off topic. Anyway, the point is we need a bigger car.
• So to wrap up…▾

  • So to wrap up, we leave on Friday and come home on Sunday.
  • So to wrap up, the project is late, but it's on budget.
  • OK, it's nearly six. So to wrap up, thanks everyone for coming today.
• That's my take on it, at least▾

  • I think the old menu was better. That's my take on it, at least.
  • Renting makes more sense than buying right now. That's my take on it, at least.
  • The film was too long, but fun. That's my take on it, at least. What did you think?
• Does that make sense?▾

  • Turn left at the bank, then it's on your right. Does that make sense?
  • So you pay first, then collect your order over there. Does that make sense?
  • A: How do we split the bill? B: Three ways, equally. Does that make sense?
• So yeah, long story short…▾

  • The train broke down, the taxi was late… So yeah, long story short, I missed the wedding.
  • So yeah, long story short, we found the cat asleep under the bed.
  • After three interviews and a lot of waiting, So yeah, long story short, I got the job!
• At the end of the day…▾

  • At the end of the day, your health matters more than your job.
  • The hotel was basic, but At the end of the day, we had a lovely time.
  • Which school should we pick? At the end of the day, it's your choice.
• That's about the size of it▾

  • A: So you lost your keys and your phone? B: That's about the size of it.
  • We're late, over budget and short of staff. That's about the size of it.
  • Rain all week and cold all weekend. That's about the size of it.
• That's all there is to it▾

  • We fixed the roof and painted the kitchen. That's all there is to it.
  • You just add water and stir. That's all there is to it.
  • So, you press start and wait. That's all there is to it.
• So that's the story▾

  • And we finally got home at midnight. So that's the story.
  • So that's the story of how I met my wife.
  • That's why I don't eat fish anymore. So that's the story.
• Anyway, that's what happened▾

  • We had to sleep in the car. Anyway, that's what happened.
  • Anyway, that's what happened. I'm never going camping again.
  • The cake fell on the floor. Anyway, that's what happened.
• So overall, I'd say…▾

  • The hotel had some problems. So overall, I'd say it was a good stay.
  • So overall, I'd say the new job is better.
  • The food was okay, the music was great. So overall, I'd say I'd go again.
• All in all…▾

  • It rained a bit, but All in all, the wedding was perfect.
  • All in all, it was a good year for the family.
  • Long day at work, but All in all, not too bad.
• That's all I wanted to say▾

  • Thanks for coming tonight, everyone. That's all I wanted to say.
  • I'm proud of the team. That's all I wanted to say.
  • That's all I wanted to say. Now let's eat!
• Anyway, enough about me▾

  • My week was crazy. Anyway, enough about me. How was your holiday?
  • Anyway, enough about me. How are the kids?
  • And then I lost my job. Anyway, enough about me. What's new with you?
• Anyway, I'll let you go▾

  • It was great catching up. Anyway, I'll let you go.
  • I know you're busy. Anyway, I'll let you go. Talk soon!
  • Anyway, I'll let you go. Say hi to your mum for me.