Cool MateThat's exactly my point vs You got it
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's exactly my point
Top 2,000 (common)
You got it
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: That's exactly my point
| That's exactly my point | You got it | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɪɡˈzæktli maɪ pɔɪnt//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɪɡˈzæktli maɪ pɔɪnt// | 🇬🇧 //juː ˈɡɒt ɪt//🇺🇸 //ju ˈɡɑt ɪt// |
| Meaning | That's what I mean. | You understand or agree with something. |
| Example | When she said the proposal needed more detail, I replied, 'That's exactly my point.' | A: Can you help me with this? B: You got it! |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | make a point, agree with a point, clarify a point, emphasize a point, miss a point | you got it, buddy, you got it right, you got it covered |
| Common mistakes | Used in the wrong context instead of 'That's my point'., Confused with 'That's not my point' when disagreeing. | 'You got it' confused with 'I got it' (they mean different things)., Using it in a formal context., Mispronouncing or mumbling the phrase. |
| 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. | Commonly used to encourage or acknowledge someone. Best in casual conversations. Avoid in formal writing or discussions. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's exactly my point vs You got it
What's the difference between That's exactly my point and You got it?
That's exactly my point: That's what I mean. You got it: You understand or agree with something.
Which is more formal: That's exactly my point and You got it?
That's exactly my point is the most formal of these.
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.' You got it: A: Can you help me with this? B: You got it!
Can I use That's exactly my point and You got it interchangeably?
Not always. That's exactly my point and You got it 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.