Example: Il n'y a plus qu'à attendre le bus maintenant.
Definition
"Il n'y a plus qu'à" is a French expression used to indicate that the only remaining action is to do something, often implying a sense of inevitability or simplicity. For example, in "Il n'y a plus qu'à attendre le bus maintenant," it means the only thing left to do is wait for the bus.
Translations
All that's left is to...
Solo queda...
Nu hoeven we alleen nog maar...
Només queda...
Jetzt bleibt nur noch...
Etymology
The phrase "Il n'y a plus qu'à" comes from the French language, with 'il y a' meaning 'there is,' 'plus' meaning 'more,' and 'qu'à' derived from 'que à,' indicating 'only to.' Did you know? This expression neatly summarizes a situation where everything is prepared except for the final step.
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All that's left is to...