That's better vs That's more like it

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

That's better

Top 2000 (comum)

That's more like it

InformalTop 5000 (bastante comum)
Mais formal: That's betterMais comum: That's better
 That's betterThat's more like it
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ðæts ˈbɛtə//🇺🇸 //ðæts ˈbɛtər//🇬🇧 //ðæts mɔː laɪk ɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts mɔr laɪk ɪt//
SignificadoIsso é uma melhora.This is an improvement.It means something is better or more suitable now.
ExemploAfter the meeting, I thought, 'That’s better!'After trying out several designs, this one is finally approved: That's more like it!
RegistroNeutroInformal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 5000 (bastante comum)
Colocaçõesfeel better, get better, look bettermore like it, that's the spirit, finally that's it
AntônimosThat's worse, That's worse off, That's worse than before-
Erros comunsUsing in overly formal contexts., Confusing with 'that's the best' which implies the highest quality.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 usoGeralmente usada em conversas para expressar aprovação ou satisfação quando algo melhora. Evite em textos formais.Generally used in conversations to express approval or satisfaction when something is improved. Avoid in formal writing.Typically used in casual conversations to express approval when a situation improves. Avoid in formal or business contexts.

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Perguntas frequentes: That's better vs That's more like it

Qual é a diferença entre That's better e That's more like it?

That's better: This is an improvement. That's more like it: It means something is better or more suitable now.

Qual é mais formal: That's better e That's more like it?

That's better é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: That's better e That's more like it?

That's better é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

That's better: After the meeting, I thought, 'That’s better!' That's more like it: After trying out several designs, this one is finally approved: That's more like it!

Posso usar That's better e That's more like it de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. That's better 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.