Nice work getting this far! This short lesson helps you wrap up talk smoothly. Think of these phrases as social glue that keeps conversations friendly while you end a topic.
Level B1: In this lesson you'll practice three natural phrases for ending explanations or stories: “So yeah, that's basically it.”, “I don't want to bore you with the details.”, and “Anyway, enough said.” You'll listen, repeat, and use them in a short dialogue so you feel ready to end topics politely in real conversations. A tiny Yak Yacker note: tidy endings make chats feel comfortable!
After this lesson you'll be able to:
Use three common closing phrases to finish explanations or stories.
Recognize these phrases in real conversation and choose the right one to be polite.
Level B1: Build natural-sounding ways to stop a topic without sounding abrupt.
Ready? Let's go!
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
So yeah, that's basically it.
Mark that the speaker has finished explaining a point.
Meaning: Mark that the speaker has finished explaining a point.
When to use: Use at the end of an explanation, story, or short summary.
So yeah, that's basically it — the new schedule should work.
So yeah, that's basically it — the new schedule should work.
So yeah, that's basically it; any questions?
So yeah, that's basically it; any questions?
I don't want to bore you with the details.
Politely avoid overexplaining or making the listener lose interest.
Meaning: Politely avoid overexplaining or making the listener lose interest.
When to use: Use when you want to stop giving extra details without sounding rude.
Tip: Don't use this to shut someone down abruptly; add a short reason or offer to share more later.
I don't want to bore you with the details, but the project took longer than planned.
Example usage of this phrase.
I don't want to bore you with the details, so I'll just give the summary.
I don't want to bore you with the details, so I'll just give the summary.
Anyway, enough said.
Indicate that enough has been said and the topic can end.
Meaning: Indicate that enough has been said and the topic can end.
When to use: A short, friendly way to wind down a topic after you've made your point.
Tip: Avoid using it in very formal settings; it sounds casual and conversational.
Anyway, enough said — let's move on.
Anyway, enough said — let's move on.
Anyway, enough said; we can decide tomorrow.
Anyway, enough said; we can decide tomorrow.
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Anna finishes explaining a plan to David and wraps up the topic politely.
Who avoids giving more details because they don't want to bore the listener?
Anna
So yeah, that's basically it.
So yeah, that's basically it.
David
That sounds good. Do you want me to add more details to your notes?
That sounds good. Do you want me to add more details to your notes?
Anna
I don't want to bore you with the details.
I don't want to bore you with the details.
David
No, I understand. Any final thoughts?
No, I understand. Any final thoughts?
Anna
Anyway, enough said.
Anyway, enough said.
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
Which phrase politely avoids overexplaining?
You just finished a short explanation and want a casual closing. Which fits best?
Which phrase is the shortest way to say: we've said enough, let's stop here?
Which phrase would be least natural if you need to sound formal in a work email?
I've shown you the main results and the timeline, so yeah, that's basically it.
I've shown you the main results and the timeline, ___.
I could tell you all the phone calls and emails, but I don't want to bore you with the details.
I could tell you all the phone calls and emails, but ___.
We've debated this for twenty minutes, so anyway, enough said.
We've debated this for twenty minutes, so ___.
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
Recording stays on your device only. Check speech uses your browser's speech tools when available.
Say this phrase out loud:
So yeah, that's basically it.
Mark that the speaker has finished explaining a point.
Say this phrase out loud:
I don't want to bore you with the details.
Politely avoid overexplaining or making the listener lose interest.
Say this phrase out loud:
Anyway, enough said.
Indicate that enough has been said and the topic can end.
