Ça y est
Example: Ça y est, j'ai fini mes devoirs pour aujourd'hui.
Definition
"Ça y est" is a French expression used to indicate that something has been completed, achieved, or is ready. It conveys a sense of finality or accomplishment, often equivalent to saying 'That's it' or 'It's done' in English.
Etymology
The phrase "Ça y est" literally translates to 'That there is it,' combining 'ça' (that), 'y' (there), and 'est' (is). It evolved into a common idiomatic expression in French to mark the completion of an action. Did you know? Despite its literal components, the phrase is used idiomatically rather than literally.
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