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That Will Be: Meaning, Usage, and Examples
Meaning 1：the total cost (That will be)
That will be
/ðæt wɪl biː/
phrase
Used to tell someone the amount of money they need to pay.
the total cost
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/ðə ˈtəʊtl kɒst/
phrase
Used by a seller to inform the buyer of the exact amount of money required to complete a purchase.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
A fixed phrase composed of 'that' (demonstrative), 'will' (modal), and 'be' (copula).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a cashier's hand stopping at the register screen: 'That will be' – the final step before payment.
📖 Example
After scanning all your groceries, the cashier smiles and says, 'That will be' £25.50.
After scanning all your groceries, the cashier smiles and says, 'That will be' £25.50.
🔗 Collocations
That will be all – Indicates that no more items are needed; the total is now given.
That will be fine – Confirms that the amount stated is acceptable or sufficient.
That will be the end – Signifies that after this payment, no further charges apply.
🔄 Synonyms
the total comes to (phrase) – A polite way to state the final sum due.
that amounts to (phrase) – Used to express the calculated total.
the price is (phrase) – Directly informs the buyer of the cost.
🚫 Antonyms
that's free (phrase) – Indicates no payment is required.
no charge (phrase) – Says that the item or service costs nothing.
complimentary (adjective) – Given without payment.
📖 Cultural Story
Commonly used in retail and service contexts worldwide, this phrase signals the conclusion of a transaction and the amount due. Its simplicity makes it universal in English-speaking commerce.
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