Cool MateThat's right vs You're absolutely right
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's right
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
You're absolutely right
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: You're absolutely right
| That's right | You're absolutely right | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts raɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts raɪt// | 🇬🇧 //jʊə ˈæbsəluːtli raɪt//🇺🇸 //jʊr ˈæbsəluːtli raɪt// |
| Meaning | You are correct. | You are completely correct. |
| Example | You got the answer, that's right! | When she said the project needs more time, I replied, 'You're absolutely right!' |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| 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 | absolutely right answer, you're right about that, you're absolutely right again |
| Antonyms | That's wrong, Not correct, That's false | - |
| Common mistakes | Using in a formal presentation, Confusing with 'that's correct', Overusing in conversations | Using it when you're not completely sure., Forgetting to capitalize the initial 'Y'., Adding unnecessary words, like 'You are absolutely right today.' |
| Usage notes | Use to confirm someone’s statement. Avoid in formal writing or when disagreeing. | Use in conversation to agree strongly. It's friendly but not too formal. |
See it in real clips
Frequently asked questions: That's right vs You're absolutely right
What's the difference between That's right and You're absolutely right?
That's right: You are correct. You're absolutely right: You are completely correct.
Which is more common: That's right and You're absolutely right?
You're absolutely right 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're absolutely right: When she said the project needs more time, I replied, 'You're absolutely right!'
Can I use That's right and You're absolutely right interchangeably?
Not always. That's right and You're absolutely 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.