Cool MateThat's right vs You got that
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's right
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
You got that
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: That's rightMost common: You got that
| That's right | You got that | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts raɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts raɪt// | 🇬🇧 //jʊ ɡɒt ðæt//🇺🇸 //ju ɡɑt ðæt// |
| Meaning | You are correct. | You understand that or you have what I said. |
| Example | You got the answer, that's right! | When I explained the plan, she said, 'You got that.' |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | that's right, exactly, that's right, of course, that's right, you got it | You got that right, You got that, buddy, If you got that, You got that idea, You got that feeling |
| Antonyms | That's wrong, Not correct, That's false | - |
| Common mistakes | Using in a formal presentation, Confusing with 'that's correct', Overusing in conversations | Used in overly formal situations., Confused with 'You got it' which implies readiness., Saying it too aggressively can come off as rude. |
| Usage notes | Use to confirm someone’s statement. Avoid in formal writing or when disagreeing. | Use in casual conversations to confirm understanding or agreement. Not suitable for formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's right vs You got that
What's the difference between That's right and You got that?
That's right: You are correct. You got that: You understand that or you have what I said.
Which is more formal: That's right and You got that?
That's right is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: That's right and You got that?
You got that is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's right: You got the answer, that's right! You got that: When I explained the plan, she said, 'You got that.'
Can I use That's right and You got that interchangeably?
Not always. That's right and You got that 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.