Cool MateThat's all right vs That's okay with me
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's all right
Top 2,000 (common)
That's okay with me
Top 2,000 (common)
| That's all right | That's okay with me | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl raɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl raɪt// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts əʊˈkeɪ wɪð miː//🇺🇸 //ðæts oʊˈkeɪ wɪθ mi// |
| Meaning | It means everything is okay. | I agree or accept that. |
| Example | After his apology, I said, 'That's all right.' | If you want to change the plan, that's okay with me. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | that's all right with me, that's all right then, that's all right if, that's all right by you | that's okay, with me, fine with me |
| Common mistakes | Often misused in formal contexts., May confuse with 'that's not all right' to imply discontent. | Using in overly formal contexts when it's too casual., Confusing with 'that's fine with me' which has a similar meaning but slightly different tones. |
| Usage notes | Used informally to reassure someone everything is fine. Can be used in response to an apology. | Use in casual conversations to express acceptance. Avoid in formal writing or discussions. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's all right vs That's okay with me
What's the difference between That's all right and That's okay with me?
That's all right: It means everything is okay. That's okay with me: I agree or accept that.
Can you show an example of each?
That's all right: After his apology, I said, 'That's all right.' That's okay with me: If you want to change the plan, that's okay with me.
Can I use That's all right and That's okay with me interchangeably?
Not always. That's all right and That's okay with me 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.