Cool MateSo are you vs That's right
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
So are you
Top 2,000 (common)
That's right
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: So are you
| So are you | That's right | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //səʊ ɑː juː//🇺🇸 //soʊ ɑr ju// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts raɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts raɪt// |
| Meaning | A way to agree with someone's statement or remind them of something. | You are correct. |
| Example | I think this movie is fantastic. | You got the answer, that's right! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | So are you excited, So are you going, So are you saying | that's right, exactly, that's right, of course, that's right, you got it |
| Antonyms | - | That's wrong, Not correct, That's false |
| Common mistakes | Using it without context, making it unclear., Forgetting to match the tone of the conversation., Assuming everyone will understand, even if they missed the previous context. | Using in a formal presentation, Confusing with 'that's correct', Overusing in conversations |
| Usage notes | Use 'So are you' to show agreement in conversations. It's casual, so avoid in formal contexts. | Use to confirm someone’s statement. Avoid in formal writing or when disagreeing. |
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Frequently asked questions: So are you vs That's right
What's the difference between So are you and That's right?
So are you: A way to agree with someone's statement or remind them of something. That's right: You are correct.
Which is more common: So are you and That's right?
So are you is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
So are you: I think this movie is fantastic. That's right: You got the answer, that's right!
Can I use So are you and That's right interchangeably?
Not always. So are you and That's right 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.