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."

Examples of this is it in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If ever there was a gag genius in its repetitive simplicity (progressing from funny to not so funny to the funniest thing ever), this is it — merely the sharpest cut in an entire episode that just plain kills. —EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024

If ever there was a play that was of its moment, this is it. —Rhoda Feng, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024

David was adamant, though, that after 24 years, this is it. —Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2024

But if there was ever a game to take their advice, this is it. —Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024

If there were ever a case of throwing the baby out with the bath, this is it. —WSJ, 28 Dec. 2023

Price at time of publish: $44 Athleta Tahoe Chenille Beanie If there's such thing as a fancy beanie, this is it. —Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023

Get The Recipe 22 of 24 French Onion Chicken Casserole If your holiday wish list includes a meal that’s easy and decadent, this is it. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023

If there were ever an audience for School Pictures, this is it. —Vulture, 22 Nov. 2023