Cool MateThat's exactly my point vs That's my point
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's exactly my point
Top 2,000 (common)
That's my point
Top 2,000 (common)
| That's exactly my point | That's my point | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɪɡˈzæktli maɪ pɔɪnt//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɪɡˈzæktli maɪ pɔɪnt// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts maɪ pɔɪnt//🇺🇸 //ðæts maɪ pɔɪnt// |
| Meaning | That's what I mean. | That is what I mean. |
| Example | When she said the proposal needed more detail, I replied, 'That's exactly my point.' | You keep bringing up other factors, but that's my point. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | make a point, agree with a point, clarify a point, emphasize a point, miss a point | make your point, miss the point, get to the point |
| Common mistakes | Used in the wrong context instead of 'That's my point'., Confused with 'That's not my point' when disagreeing. | Used inappropriately in formal writing instead of more formal phrases., Confused with 'that's my opinion', which is less assertive., Overused in arguments, making conversations seem confrontational. |
| Usage notes | This phrase is often used in discussions to emphasize agreement or to reinforce an argument. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings. | Used in discussions to emphasize your opinion or argument. It's neutral, suitable for most contexts, but can be overly assertive in sensitive discussions. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's exactly my point vs That's my point
What's the difference between That's exactly my point and That's my point?
That's exactly my point: That's what I mean. That's my point: That is what I mean.
Can you show an example of each?
That's exactly my point: When she said the proposal needed more detail, I replied, 'That's exactly my point.' That's my point: You keep bringing up other factors, but that's my point.
Can I use That's exactly my point and That's my point interchangeably?
Not always. That's exactly my point and That's my point 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.