Cool MateThat's right vs That's what i'm saying
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's right
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
That's what i'm saying
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: That's rightMost common: That's what i'm saying
| That's right | That's what i'm saying | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts raɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts raɪt// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts wɒt aɪm ˈseɪɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ðæts wɑt aɪm ˈseɪɪŋ// |
| Meaning | You are correct. | Agreeing with what someone said or emphasizing a point. |
| Example | You got the answer, that's right! | I think we should leave early. That's what I'm saying. |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | that's right, exactly, that's right, of course, that's right, you got it | that's exactly what I'm saying, you know that's what I'm saying, so that's what I'm saying |
| Antonyms | That's wrong, Not correct, That's false | - |
| Common mistakes | Using in a formal presentation, Confusing with 'that's correct', Overusing in conversations | Used in formal contexts, which can seem unprofessional., Misused with a question, confusing the message., Spelling it incorrectly, e.g., 'That’s what I'm saying.' |
| Usage notes | Use to confirm someone’s statement. Avoid in formal writing or when disagreeing. | Used in casual conversations to express agreement or to stress a point previously made. It is not suitable for formal writing or speech. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's right vs That's what i'm saying
What's the difference between That's right and That's what i'm saying?
That's right: You are correct. That's what i'm saying: Agreeing with what someone said or emphasizing a point.
Which is more formal: That's right and That's what i'm saying?
That's right is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: That's right and That's what i'm saying?
That's what i'm saying is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's right: You got the answer, that's right! That's what i'm saying: I think we should leave early. That's what I'm saying.
Can I use That's right and That's what i'm saying interchangeably?
Not always. That's right and That's what i'm saying 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.