That's right
Example: That's right, we will meet at five o'clock today.
Definition
"That's right" is an expression used to confirm or agree with a statement or fact. It is commonly said to indicate correctness or approval, as in "That's right, we will meet at five o'clock today," meaning the information given is true or accepted.
Etymology
The phrase "that's right" comes from the combination of 'that' and 'is right,' where 'right' means correct or true. It evolved in English as a simple way to affirm something. Did you know? Saying 'that's right' has been a natural part of English conversation for centuries, reflecting agreement or validation.
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"That's right" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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