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You're quite right

🇬🇧 UK //jʊəʳ kwaɪt raɪt// 🇺🇸 US //jʊr kwaɪt raɪt//

Meaning of You're quite right

An expression used to agree or confirm that someone is correct.

In simple words: You are correct.

You're quite right in a sentence

• You're quite right about the meeting time; it was changed to 3 PM.
• When he said the project needed more work, I thought, 'You're quite right.'
• She pointed out the mistake in my report, and I said, 'You're quite right.'
• During our discussion, I realized, 'You're quite right, we should collaborate more.'
• I nodded and replied, 'You're quite right; we need to focus on quality.'

How to use You're quite right

Used to agree with someone's statement. More common in British English; may sound formal in casual settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of 'quite' as an enthusiastic 'yes' to show strong agreement.

Related words

Collocations with You're quite right

• quite right answer
• you are quite right
• you're quite right, indeed

Synonyms for You're quite right

• You're correct
• Absolutely
• That's true
• I agree

Common mistakes with You're quite right

• 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

Frequently asked questions about You're quite right

What does You're quite right mean?

You are correct.

What is the definition of You're quite right?

An expression used to agree or confirm that someone is correct.

How do you use You're quite right in a sentence?

You're quite right about the meeting time; it was changed to 3 PM.

Can you give another example of You're quite right?

When he said the project needed more work, I thought, 'You're quite right.'

What are synonyms for You're quite right?

Common alternatives include You're correct, Absolutely, That's true, I agree.

What words go with You're quite right?

It commonly pairs with quite right answer, you are quite right, you're quite right, indeed.

What are common mistakes when using You're quite right?

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

How do you pronounce You're quite right?

US: //jʊr kwaɪt raɪt//, UK: //jʊəʳ kwaɪt raɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You're quite right?

Used to agree with someone's statement. More common in British English; may sound formal in casual settings.