Cool MateYes you are vs You're right
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Yes you are
Top 1,000 (very common)
You're right
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Yes you are
| Yes you are | You're right | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //jɛs jʊ ɑː//🇺🇸 //jɛs jʊ ɑr// | 🇬🇧 //jʊəˈraɪt//🇺🇸 //jʊrˈraɪt// |
| Meaning | A way to agree with someone or confirm something about them. | You are correct. |
| Example | You said you love ice cream, and I agree, yes you are! | When she pointed out the error, I realized she was right. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | yes you are right, yes you are correct, yes you are absolutely, yes you are funny, yes you are capable | You're right about that, You know you're right, If you're right, You're definitely right, I'm glad you're right |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'you' in the phrase., Using it inappropriately without context., Mixing with other affirmatives incorrectly. | Using 'your' instead of 'you're'., Saying 'you are right' too often instead of using the phrase., Not using it when someone needs agreement. |
| Usage notes | Used in both casual and formal contexts to affirm someone's statement. Less common in very formal situations. | Commonly used to agree with someone. Suitable in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid in argumentative situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Yes you are vs You're right
What's the difference between Yes you are and You're right?
Yes you are: A way to agree with someone or confirm something about them. You're right: You are correct.
Which is more common: Yes you are and You're right?
Yes you are is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Yes you are: You said you love ice cream, and I agree, yes you are! You're right: When she pointed out the error, I realized she was right.
Can I use Yes you are and You're right interchangeably?
Not always. Yes you are and You're 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.