No you're not all right vs You're wrong
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
No you're not all right
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
You're wrong
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most common: You're wrong
| No you're not all right | You're wrong | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //nəʊ jɔːr nɒt ɔːl raɪt//🇺🇸 //noʊ jɔʊr nɑt ɔl raɪt// | 🇬🇧 //jʊə rɒŋ//🇺🇸 //jʊr rɔŋ// |
| Meaning | You are not okay. | You made a mistake or have a wrong idea. |
| Example | When you say you're fine after that fall, I have to say, 'No, you're not all right.' | I thought the capital was Paris, but you're wrong! |
| Register | Informal | Informal |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | say no, not all right, feel fine, offering help | you're wrong about, you're wrong if, you're wrong to |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'all' can change meaning., Using in formal contexts may sound rude., Misusing tense, e.g., saying 'You weren't all right' instead. | Using it in a formal context, where a softer correction is preferred., Confusing it with 'you're right' when agreeing., Not recognizing it can sound rude if not said kindly. |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase when someone is denying they feel fine, generally in a casual context. It conveys concern or disagreement. | Typically used in casual conversations to correct someone. Be careful with tone; it can sound harsh if not softened. |
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Frequently asked questions: No you're not all right vs You're wrong
What's the difference between No you're not all right and You're wrong?
No you're not all right: You are not okay. You're wrong: You made a mistake or have a wrong idea.
Which is more common: No you're not all right and You're wrong?
You're wrong is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
No you're not all right: When you say you're fine after that fall, I have to say, 'No, you're not all right.' You're wrong: I thought the capital was Paris, but you're wrong!
Can I use No you're not all right and You're wrong interchangeably?
Not always. No you're not all right and You're wrong 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.