Cool MateThat's all vs That's all i'm saying
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's all
Top 2,000 (common)
That's all i'm saying
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: That's all
| That's all | That's all i'm saying | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl aɪm ˈseɪɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl aɪm ˈseɪɪŋ// |
| Meaning | That's everything. | That's all I mean or want to say. |
| Example | And that's all I have to say about the project. | It's important to respect everyone's opinions, and that's all I'm saying. |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | that's all for now, that's all folks, that's all there is | just saying, that's my opinion, end of discussion |
| Common mistakes | Using it in overly formal contexts., Not using it to close a conversation., Confusing it with 'that's it' in context. | Using in formal writing where it's too casual., Not punctuating properly, which can confuse the meaning., Confusing it with 'that's all I have to say', which can imply more formal closure. |
| Usage notes | Use in informal conversations to signal the end of a discussion or list. Avoid in formal writing. | Used in casual conversation to emphasize a point. Often follows a statement to indicate finality or to avoid further explanation. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's all vs That's all i'm saying
What's the difference between That's all and That's all i'm saying?
That's all: That's everything. That's all i'm saying: That's all I mean or want to say.
Which is more formal: That's all and That's all i'm saying?
That's all is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
That's all: And that's all I have to say about the project. That's all i'm saying: It's important to respect everyone's opinions, and that's all I'm saying.
Can I use That's all and That's all i'm saying interchangeably?
Not always. That's all and That's all i'm saying 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.