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Are there other ways to say: "you're right"?
Hi there:
In Spanish language we say: "tienes razón", "estás en lo cierto", etc. But I cann't find any synonym for that expression in English (only "you're right").
I would like to use different expressions to say that.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Juan David
Nov 2, 2014 12:19 PM
Answers · 8
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"I would like to use different expressions to say that." It's not necessary. The phrase "you're right" is ALWAYS good. I do not think non-native speakers should deliberately try to add idioms or colloquialisms, but if you enjoy knowing about them...
[Nod and not say anything]
[Not and grunt "Uh-huh."]
"Yes."
"Indeed."
"I see."
"I get it."
"That's true."
"That's so."
"Isn't that true!" (Rarely: "Ain't that the truth?")
"Isn't that so!" (Rarely: "Ain't that so!")
"You bet."
"I agree."
"You said it."
"I couldn't agree more."
These might be regional, or dated, or simply colorful expressions of individual personality--but these are common:
"You hit the nail on the head."
"You can say that again."
"Well said."
"Amen, brother."
"Hear, hear!"
I am not sure if these are in consciously patterned on Spanish, but I've heard both of these expressions used, more than once, by native English speakers who just like the phrases:
"So it is."
"You have the reason."
November 2, 2014
3
"that's correct", "I couldn't agree with you more", "absolutely", "why didn't I think of that", "that's just what I was thinking"
November 2, 2014
1
Sometimes I just say "absolutely!" or "indeed!"
It works in situations such as this:
"I think that meeting was useless. We didn't decide anything at all! We should've stayed at home!"
"Absolutely!" (You're right/ I agree/ You're absolutely right)
Mind you, you could always just say, "Yes."
November 2, 2014
1
You could say 'That's true' or 'I agree with you'.
November 2, 2014
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