No doubt

[0060] That's true

🎲 I feel you
English Idioms
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Explanation

  • A simple and direct way to agree with a factual statement or acknowledge the validity of someone's point.

Origin

  • Basic Standard English. Combines that is with true (meaning in accordance with fact or reality).
  • Fundamental expression of factual agreement.

Synonyms & Related Expressions

  • You're right.
  • Correct.
  • I agree. (When agreeing with a factual statement)
  • Fair enough. (Acknowledging validity, perhaps reluctantly)
  • Good point.
  • Indeed.
  • No argument there.

Alternatives

Slang/Informal:

  • True dat.
  • Word.
  • Facts.
  • No cap.
  • Ain't that the truth.

Vulgar/Emphatic (Less common for simple factual agreement, more for opinions):

  • Damn right (it's true).

Milder/Standard:

  • That is correct.
  • Your statement is accurate.
  • I concur. (More formal)

Situational Appropriateness

  • Appropriate in virtually all situations, from highly formal to very informal.
  • It's a neutral and universally understood phrase.

Misunderstanding Warnings

  • Extremely unlikely to be misunderstood. It's a fundamental phrase.

Examples

  • Person A: It's supposed to rain tomorrow. Person B: That's true, I saw the forecast.
  • Person A: We don't have much time left. Person B: That's true. We should hurry.
  • You make a good point. That's true.

Dialogue

Alex: We've spent a lot on eating out this month.

Jamie: That's true. Maybe we should cook at home more next week.

Alex: Good idea. I saw a recipe I wanted to try.

Jamie: Sounds good.

Social Media Examples

  • Reply to a factual comment: User A: The event starts at 8 PM local time. User B: Ah, that's true. Thanks for clarifying.
  • Forum discussion: User C: Battery life drains quickly with this app. User D: That's true, I've noticed that too.
  • Chat: Friend A: We need to book flights soon. Friend B: That's true, prices might go up.

Response Patterns

  • Often followed by elaboration or a related point.
  • A nod of acknowledgement.
  • Yeah. / Right.

Common Follow-up Questions/Actions

After acknowledging with That's true:

  • The speaker might add supporting information (That's true, the website mentioned closures.).
  • They might build on the point (That's true. So, what should we do about it?).
  • They might offer a contrasting point (That's true, but maybe we can find another way.).

Conversation Starter

  • No.
  • Always a response to a statement.

Intonation

  • Usually neutral and declarative.
  • Falling intonation. That's TRUE.
  • Stress often on true.
  • Can be said thoughtfully, sometimes preceding a counterpoint (That's true, but...).

Generation Differences

  • Used universally by all generations.

Regional Variations

  • Universal in all English-speaking regions.
No doubt
🎲 I feel you