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UK//ðæts dʒʌst wɒt aɪ hɜːrd//US//ðæts dʒʌst wɑt aɪ hɜrd//

Meaning of That's just what I heard

A phrase used to convey information received from someone else.

In simple words: It's what I was told.

That's just what I heard in a sentence

  • When she said the meeting was canceled, I replied, 'That's just what I heard.'
  • 'The project deadline has been pushed back.' 'Well, that's just what I heard!'
  • He mentioned that the concert was sold out, and I said, 'That's just what I heard from my friend.'
  • 'I heard the news about the promotion.' 'Really? That's just what I heard, too!'
  • After hearing the gossip, I thought, 'That's just what I heard last week.'

How to use That's just what I heard

Used to express agreement with something you were told. Commonly used in conversations but may not be suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Sounds like 'that’s just what I herd (heard)'. Imagine a herd of cattle gossiping.

Related words

Collocations with That's just what I heard

  • I heard that
  • that's what they said
  • just what I heard
  • I heard from a friend

Synonyms for That's just what I heard

  • That's what I was told
  • I heard that too
  • That's the word
  • I got the same info

Common mistakes with That's just what I heard

  • Using it in overly formal situations.
  • Confusing it with 'That's just what I think'.
  • Not using it correctly when agreeing with someone.

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Frequently asked questions about That's just what I heard

What does That's just what I heard mean?

It's what I was told.

What is the definition of That's just what I heard?

A phrase used to convey information received from someone else.

How do you use That's just what I heard in a sentence?

When she said the meeting was canceled, I replied, 'That's just what I heard.'

Can you give another example of That's just what I heard?

'The project deadline has been pushed back.' 'Well, that's just what I heard!'

What are synonyms for That's just what I heard?

Common alternatives include That's what I was told, I heard that too, That's the word, I got the same info.

What words go with That's just what I heard?

It commonly pairs with I heard that, that's what they said, just what I heard, I heard from a friend.

What are common mistakes when using That's just what I heard?

Using it in overly formal situations. Confusing it with 'That's just what I think'. Not using it correctly when agreeing with someone.

How do you pronounce That's just what I heard?

US: //ðæts dʒʌst wɑt aɪ hɜrd//, UK: //ðæts dʒʌst wɒt aɪ hɜːrd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use That's just what I heard?

Used to express agreement with something you were told. Commonly used in conversations but may not be suitable for formal writing.