That's true
Example: You said the sky is blue, and that's true.
Definition
"That's true" is an expression used to confirm that a statement or fact is correct or accurate. It is often used in conversation to agree with someone or to acknowledge the validity of their remark, as in the example, 'You said the sky is blue, and that's true.'
Etymology
The phrase "that's true" combines the demonstrative pronoun 'that' with the adjective 'true,' which originates from Old English 'triewe,' meaning faithful or trustworthy. The phrase has been used for centuries to assert the truthfulness or accuracy of a statement, making it a straightforward and enduring part of English communication.
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"That's true" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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