that's where it's at

[Norawa]

In Minnesota the expression "that's where it's at" is being used.

I got the idea that it meant: it's good, you are doing good, or all right

Is it used in other aras; dose it mean this?

 

[Madrid829]

In my area I usually hear it as, "the place to be" or "the hot spot".

 

[Gatica1038]

I am sorry Madrid you are correct. I was mistaken.

 

[Gatica1038]

It is used virtually anywhere. It is a Urban term like from hip hop scenes is where it originated. So basically anywhere that there is a hip hop scene.

 

[sdgraham]

The expression is colloquial and predates the hip-hop phenomenon.

See these lyrics of a song performed by the Dave Clark Five.

 

[panjandrum]

It is used virtually anywhere. It is a Urban term like from hip hop scenes is where it originated. So basically anywhere that there is a hip hop scene.

The expression where it's at became popular in the 1960s - rather before hip hop emerged, I believe.

 

[emma42]

Yes, and I don't think it is current "trendy" usage, which is why, in the UK, only old fogies over forty* use it, in my experience.

*I include, of course, myself. But definitely not Panjandrum.

 

[bibliolept]

Yes, it's no longer in popular usage among the young. So, "where it's at" is no longer where it's at.

 

[Madrid829]

Hmm...I feel like I still hear it...maybe I'm just thinking of Beck's song, Where it's at...