Now we're talking vs That's more like it

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Now we're talking

Informal Expressão comum

That's more like it

Informal Top 5000 (bastante comum)

Mais comum: Now we're talking

	Now we're talking	That's more like it
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //naʊ wɪə ˈtɔːkɪŋ// 🇺🇸 //naʊ wɪr ˈtɔkɪŋ//	🇬🇧 //ðæts mɔː laɪk ɪt// 🇺🇸 //ðæts mɔr laɪk ɪt//
Significado	We're having a good conversation now.	It means something is better or more suitable now.
Exemplo	After discussing the boring details, he said, 'Now we're talking!' about the fun plans.	After trying out several designs, this one is finally approved: That's more like it!
Registro	Informal	Informal
Quão comum	Expressão comum	Top 5000 (bastante comum)
Colocações	get started, have a conversation, engage in discussion	more like it, that's the spirit, finally that's it
Erros comuns	Using in overly serious contexts when professional language is needed., Confusing with 'Now we are talking' which is less common., Employing without clear context, making it sound awkward.	Using it in a formal setting., Confusing it with 'That's just like it' which has a different meaning., Sometimes omitting 'that's' leads to confusion.
Notas de uso	Use when the conversation improves or becomes interesting. It's informal and may not be suitable for formal situations.	Typically used in casual conversations to express approval when a situation improves. Avoid in formal or business contexts.

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Mmm. Now we're talking.

Now we're talking

Now, that's more like it, Mr. Wayne.

That's more like it

Perguntas frequentes: Now we're talking vs That's more like it

Qual é a diferença entre Now we're talking e That's more like it?

Now we're talking: We're having a good conversation now. That's more like it: It means something is better or more suitable now.

Qual é mais comum: Now we're talking e That's more like it?

Now we're talking é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Now we're talking: After discussing the boring details, he said, 'Now we're talking!' about the fun plans. That's more like it: After trying out several designs, this one is finally approved: That's more like it!

Posso usar Now we're talking e That's more like it de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Now we're talking e That's more like it são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.