Cool MateThat's exactly my point vs That's right
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's exactly my point
Top 2,000 (common)
That's right
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: That's exactly my point
| That's exactly my point | That's right | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɪɡˈzæktli maɪ pɔɪnt//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɪɡˈzæktli maɪ pɔɪnt// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts raɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts raɪt// |
| Meaning | That's what I mean. | You are correct. |
| Example | When she said the proposal needed more detail, I replied, 'That's exactly my point.' | You got the answer, that's right! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | make a point, agree with a point, clarify a point, emphasize a point, miss a point | 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 | Used in the wrong context instead of 'That's my point'., Confused with 'That's not my point' when disagreeing. | Using in a formal presentation, Confusing with 'that's correct', Overusing in conversations |
| Usage notes | This phrase is often used in discussions to emphasize agreement or to reinforce an argument. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings. | Use to confirm someone’s statement. Avoid in formal writing or when disagreeing. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's exactly my point vs That's right
What's the difference between That's exactly my point and That's right?
That's exactly my point: That's what I mean. That's right: You are correct.
Which is more common: That's exactly my point and That's right?
That's exactly my point is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's exactly my point: When she said the proposal needed more detail, I replied, 'That's exactly my point.' That's right: You got the answer, that's right!
Can I use That's exactly my point and That's right interchangeably?
Not always. That's exactly my point 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.