this is it

idiom

—used to say that a very important thing is about to be done, a very important event is about to happen, etc.

This is it, men. Let's take home the championship!

As the car skidded out of control, I thought, "This is it. I'm going to die."

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If there was ever a time of year to go low and slow and enjoy taking a bit of extra time in the kitchen, this is it! —

Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025 Champagne flowing, caviar in abundance, fast cars, super yachts, and more billionaires than there are square meters in the city-state—if there’s a snapshot of the high-octane glamour that surrounds Monaco, this is it. —

Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024 If ever there was a reading chair both chic and relaxing, this is it in its best form. —

Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 If there is a before and after a moment in the story of my relationship with my dad, this is it. —

Lizz Schumer, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for this is it