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UK//ðæts wɒt wiː kɔːl ɪt//US//ðæts wɑt wi kɔl ɪt//

Meaning of That's what we call it

The phrase used to identify or name something.

In simple words: This is how we name or refer to something.

That's what we call it in a sentence

  • When he told the joke, I laughed and said, 'That's what we call it!'

How to use That's what we call it

Used in conversations to clarify how something is named. Common in informal discussions but can be used in neutral contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a group of friends discussing funny names, and one says, 'That's what we call it!'

Related words

Collocations with That's what we call it

  • call it a day
  • call it quits
  • we call it home

Synonyms for That's what we call it

  • that's the term
  • we refer to it as
  • that's its name
  • we call this
  • that's called

Common mistakes with That's what we call it

  • Misused in formal writing where simpler phrases are better.
  • Omitting 'that's' and making it sound incomplete.
  • Confusing it with 'we call this' which changes the emphasis.

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Frequently asked questions about That's what we call it

What does That's what we call it mean?

This is how we name or refer to something.

What is the definition of That's what we call it?

The phrase used to identify or name something.

How do you use That's what we call it in a sentence?

When he told the joke, I laughed and said, 'That's what we call it!'

What are synonyms for That's what we call it?

Common alternatives include that's the term, we refer to it as, that's its name, we call this, that's called.

What words go with That's what we call it?

It commonly pairs with call it a day, call it quits, we call it home.

What are common mistakes when using That's what we call it?

Misused in formal writing where simpler phrases are better. Omitting 'that's' and making it sound incomplete. Confusing it with 'we call this' which changes the emphasis.

How do you pronounce That's what we call it?

US: //ðæts wɑt wi kɔl ɪt//, UK: //ðæts wɒt wiː kɔːl ɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use That's what we call it?

Used in conversations to clarify how something is named. Common in informal discussions but can be used in neutral contexts.