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 Situations or investigations that have been resolved and are no longer active; matters that have been decided and will not be revisited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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
matters settledissues resolveddisputes endedinvestigations concluded
Antonyms / Antônimos
cases openpending mattersunresolved issuesongoing investigations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
casos encerrados / casos fechados
Standard usage in legal and investigative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
casos fechados
Common colloquial usage meaning 'finished business'
São Paulo
casos encerrados
More formal legal terminology preferred in business contexts
Portugal
casos encerrados / assuntos zanjados
Portuguese preference for 'assuntos zanjados' in colloquial speech

Related Words

investigationclosureresolutionsettlementverdict

Related Idioms & Phrases

close the book on something
put something to bed
water under the bridge
let sleeping dogs lie
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