So be it meaning in English

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Definition

So be it!: That's fine! OK! (reluctant or resentful) idiom

You can't come to the movies with me? So be it, I'll go by myself.

Examples

"Leonard : So be it, but your boss won't be going anywhere after we've finished with him!"
"Nigel : So be it then, but 10 years from now, we'll see what becomes of your little garage experiment!"

Exercise 1

"So be it, but your boss won't be going anywhere after we've finished with him!"

Choose the best explanation for the phrase So be it from the list below:

an expression of acceptance or concession.

an expression to show you want to terminate the conversation.

an expression to warn of events to come.

an expression to show approval or admiration.

I don't know

"So be it, but your boss won't be going anywhere after we've finished with him!"

Choose the best explanation for the phrase So be it from the list below:

an expression of acceptance or concession.

This is the correct definition. "So be it" is a good way of stating that you've heard and accepted what the other person has to say even if you don't agree with them. For example: "So you're sure you want a tattoo on your face? So be it, but don't come crying to me when you can't find a job!"

an expression to show you want to terminate the conversation.

This is not the correct definition.

an expression to warn of events to come.

This is not the correct definition. Phrases you could use to express a warning include: "Watch out!", "Be careful!", "Caution!" and "Beware!".

an expression to show approval or admiration.

This is not the correct definition. Phrases you could use to show you approve of or appreciate something include: "Well done!", "Great job!" and so on.

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