Cool MateOh good vs That's good
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Oh good
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
That's good
High-frequency chunk
Most formal: That's goodMost common: That's good
| Oh good | That's good | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //əʊ ɡʊd//🇺🇸 //oʊ ɡʊd// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɡʊd//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɡʊd// |
| Meaning | A way to express happiness or relief about something. | This is positive or satisfactory. |
| Example | Oh good, you made it to the party! | When she finished speaking, everyone said, 'That's good!' |
| Register | Informal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | High-frequency chunk |
| Collocations | oh good news, oh good times, oh good idea | That's good news, That's good to hear, That's good enough, That's good advice, That's good value |
| Common mistakes | Confusing with 'Oh great', which can be sarcastic., 'Oh good' may be overshared in serious discussions. | Using it in overly formal situations., Confusing it with sarcasm when tone is neutral., Omitting the subject in responses. |
| Usage notes | Use in casual conversations when you're pleased or relieved about a situation. Avoid in formal contexts. | Use 'That's good' to express approval or agreement. Common in everyday conversations; consider context for appropriateness. |
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Frequently asked questions: Oh good vs That's good
What's the difference between Oh good and That's good?
Oh good: A way to express happiness or relief about something. That's good: This is positive or satisfactory.
Which is more formal: Oh good and That's good?
That's good is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Oh good and That's good?
That's good is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Oh good: Oh good, you made it to the party! That's good: When she finished speaking, everyone said, 'That's good!'
Can I use Oh good and That's good interchangeably?
Not always. Oh good and That's good are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.