Cool MateThat's him vs You're him
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's him
Top 2,000 (common)
You're him
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: That's him
| That's him | You're him | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts hɪm//🇺🇸 //ðæts hɪm// | 🇬🇧 //jʊə hɪm//🇺🇸 //jʊər hɪm// |
| Meaning | It refers to a specific male person. | You are that person (male) in context. |
| Example | When she saw him, she exclaimed, 'That's him!' | When I saw you talking to Alex, I thought, 'You're him!' |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| Collocations | That's him over there, That's him in the picture, That's him I was talking about | You're the one, You're right, You're missing out |
| Common mistakes | Using 'That's he' instead of 'That's him'., Confusing the context when pointing out someone., Not using it with proper emphasis when identifying. | Confusing 'you're' with 'your'., Using 'you're' in formal writing., Saying 'You're he' instead of 'You're him'. |
| Usage notes | Used informally to point out someone. It’s appropriate in casual conversations or when identifying someone in a group. | Used to identify a male person in conversation. Common in informal speech, but can be used in neutral contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's him vs You're him
What's the difference between That's him and You're him?
That's him: It refers to a specific male person. You're him: You are that person (male) in context.
Which is more common: That's him and You're him?
That's him is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's him: When she saw him, she exclaimed, 'That's him!' You're him: When I saw you talking to Alex, I thought, 'You're him!'
Can I use That's him and You're him interchangeably?
Not always. That's him and You're him 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.