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UK//ðæts wɒt ʃiː sɛd//US//ðæts wɑt ʃi sɛd//

Meaning of That's what she said

A humorous response to remarks that can be interpreted as sexual innuendo.

In simple words: a joke often used after something that sounds funny or inappropriate has been said

That's what she said in a sentence

  • I can't get it in the hole!
  • This is so hard to do!
  • We just need to push a little harder.
  • It's really a tight squeeze.
  • I'm going to need you to hold it steady.

How to use That's what she said

Used informally to add humor, often in response to a double entendre. Not suitable in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone saying something innocent, then someone else jokingly responding with 'That's what she said!'

Related words

Collocations with That's what she said

  • that's what she said joke
  • use that's what she said
  • funny that's what she said

Synonyms for That's what she said

  • that's what he said
  • as she implied
  • that's another way to look at it

Common mistakes with That's what she said

  • Misuse in serious conversations where humor is inappropriate.
  • Overusing the phrase can make it lose its charm.
  • Confusing with other phrases like 'That's what I meant.'

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Frequently asked questions about That's what she said

What does That's what she said mean?

a joke often used after something that sounds funny or inappropriate has been said

What is the definition of That's what she said?

A humorous response to remarks that can be interpreted as sexual innuendo.

How do you use That's what she said in a sentence?

I can't get it in the hole!

Can you give another example of That's what she said?

This is so hard to do!

What are synonyms for That's what she said?

Common alternatives include that's what he said, as she implied, that's another way to look at it.

What words go with That's what she said?

It commonly pairs with that's what she said joke, use that's what she said, funny that's what she said.

What are common mistakes when using That's what she said?

Misuse in serious conversations where humor is inappropriate. Overusing the phrase can make it lose its charm. Confusing with other phrases like 'That's what I meant.'

How do you pronounce That's what she said?

US: //ðæts wɑt ʃi sɛd//, UK: //ðæts wɒt ʃiː sɛd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is That's what she said formal or informal?

"That's what she said" is slang, so it fits very casual settings and is usually avoided in writing.

When should I use That's what she said?

Used informally to add humor, often in response to a double entendre. Not suitable in formal settings.