Cool MateThat's him vs There's our man
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's him
Top 2,000 (common)
There's our man
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: That's himMost common: That's him
| That's him | There's our man | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts hɪm//🇺🇸 //ðæts hɪm// | 🇬🇧 //ðeəz aʊər mæn//🇺🇸 //ðɛrz aʊər mæn// |
| Meaning | It refers to a specific male person. | That's the person we are talking about. |
| Example | When she saw him, she exclaimed, 'That's him!' | When we entered the café, I said, 'There’s our man!' |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | That's him over there, That's him in the picture, That's him I was talking about | spot our man, look for our man |
| Antonyms | - | There's no one, He's not here, Our man is missing |
| Common mistakes | Using 'That's he' instead of 'That's him'., Confusing the context when pointing out someone., Not using it with proper emphasis when identifying. | Used in formal contexts where it's inappropriate., Forgetting to use 'there's' instead of 'there is'. |
| Usage notes | Used informally to point out someone. It’s appropriate in casual conversations or when identifying someone in a group. | Typically used when identifying someone positively. It's informal and might not be suitable in formal situations or written communication. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's him vs There's our man
What's the difference between That's him and There's our man?
That's him: It refers to a specific male person. There's our man: That's the person we are talking about.
Which is more formal: That's him and There's our man?
That's him is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: That's him and There's our man?
That's him is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's him: When she saw him, she exclaimed, 'That's him!' There's our man: When we entered the café, I said, 'There’s our man!'
Can I use That's him and There's our man interchangeably?
Not always. That's him and There's our man 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.