cases closed
[/ˈkeɪsɪz kloʊzd/]
noun phrase / verb phrase
casos encerrados / casos fechados
1. Situations or investigations that have been resolved and are no longer active; matters that have been decided and will not be revisited
After the suspect was arrested, the detective considered the cases closed.
Depois que o suspeito foi preso, o detetive considerou os casos encerrados.
2. An expression used to indicate that a discussion or argument is finished and will not be discussed further
We're not talking about this anymore - cases closed!
Não vamos mais falar sobre isso - casos encerrados!
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'cases closed' is commonly used in law enforcement, legal proceedings, and casual conversation to indicate finality. In the USA, it's frequently used in TV crime dramas. In Brazil, 'casos encerrados' is more formal, while 'casos fechados' is more conversational. The phrase conveys a sense of definitive conclusion and is often used to end debates or discussions emphatically.
NYC Slang
case closed, that's a wrap, done and dusted
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