Cool MateThat's true vs You're quite right
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's true
Top 2,000 (common)
You're quite right
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: That's true
| That's true | You're quite right | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts truː//🇺🇸 //ðæts tru// | 🇬🇧 //jʊəʳ kwaɪt raɪt//🇺🇸 //jʊr kwaɪt raɪt// |
| Meaning | It is correct. | You are correct. |
| Example | She really loves painting, and that's true. | You're quite right about the meeting time; it was changed to 3 PM. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| Collocations | that's true for, that's true about, that's true in | quite right answer, you are quite right, you're quite right, indeed |
| Antonyms | that's false, that's incorrect | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'that's truth' instead of 'that's true'., Confusing with 'that's truthfully'., Overusing in formal writing. | Using it in overly formal situations with friends, Confusing it with 'You're quite right, aren't you?' for confirmation, Omitting the 'quite' makes it less emphatic |
| Usage notes | Used to agree with a statement. Avoid in overly formal contexts; prefer 'that is correct' instead. | Used to agree with someone's statement. More common in British English; may sound formal in casual settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's true vs You're quite right
What's the difference between That's true and You're quite right?
That's true: It is correct. You're quite right: You are correct.
Which is more common: That's true and You're quite right?
That's true is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's true: She really loves painting, and that's true. You're quite right: You're quite right about the meeting time; it was changed to 3 PM.
Can I use That's true and You're quite right interchangeably?
Not always. That's true and You're quite 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.