Learn English – Meaning of “it is” at the end of sentence

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What is the precise meaning of the words 'it is', when they are used in a way

  • Are we going to the cinema on Friday or Saturday?
  • I don't have any time on Friday.
  • OK, then Saturday it is.

Best Answer

OK, then @Edwin's comment it is. : Ok, We'll make it [the answer we're going to post] Edwin's comment.

N it is (with N usually a noun string, possibly plural) is used in spoken English to confirm the choice / correctness of N.

'Edwin's comment it is, then.'
'I've asked three maths teachers, and they all get the answer to be 42. 42 it is, then.'
'The only people who can host the party are Dan and Mina. So Dan and Mina it is.'


There's not really much more to say about this idiomatic usage. As Edwins says, what seems to be the referent of it can be plural, but arguably it's more like the dummy/existential "it". It's worth noting this ELU answer, and considering this possible conversation (and the first word of this current sentence! :)...

'I was at that cosmology lecture, but I don't know whether to believe the little old lady or the scientists'
'C'mon, man! That little old lady is my grandmother! I can assure you she would never lie!'
'Okay, you've convinced me. Turtles all the way down it is'

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