that's right

Idioms

Yes; that's correct; I agree. For example, Are you leaving early?—That's right, I have to go now, or So you were classmates?—That's right. [c. 1900]

Example Sentences

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that's right

It began: "Hi Kevin, remember me? Yes that's right, it's your Ian Wright Celtic strip."

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Oh, that’s right, you have responsibilities other than being a celebrity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

“I’m not saying that’s right or wrong. That’s just what I’ve been seeing in the past couple of days.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026

Ah, shoot, that’s right: It’s 2026, and provoking people with inflammatory remarks is a billion-dollar industry.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

I hear something in her words that’s right, but it’s hard to believe her right now.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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