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where it's at

Idioms

Also, where the action is. The key center of activity; where important things are happening. For example, He decided to set up his store here, convinced that this is where it's at, or I'm going into the brokerage business; that's where the action is these days. The action or activity in this phrase can relate to just about anything—financial, political, social, or commercial. [Slang; c. 1960]

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where it's at

Ohtani, who led off Tuesday’s 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners with a home run, clarified the origins of his knee problem and shared an estimate of where it’s at strength-wise.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

Ultimately, this is the thesis: fat is where it’s at.

From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2026

Manager Brendan Rodgers insists the failure to strengthen Celtic's squad for their Champions League play-off with Kairat was "not my decision" and concedes that he has to "accept where it's at".

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025

Cardio is important—but resistance training is where it’s at.

From Slate ● Jan. 1, 2025

“Is that where it’s at, in your back?”

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison

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where it's at

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