Cool MateThat'd be okay vs That's all right
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That'd be okay
Top 3,000 (common)
That's all right
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: That's all right
| That'd be okay | That's all right | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðætəd biː əˈkeɪ//🇺🇸 //ðætəd biː oʊˈkeɪ// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl raɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl raɪt// |
| Meaning | It means something is fine or acceptable. | It means everything is okay. |
| Example | If we start the meeting at 10, that'd be okay with everyone? | After his apology, I said, 'That's all right.' |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | that'd be fine, that'd be cool, that'd be great | that's all right with me, that's all right then, that's all right if, that's all right by you |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'That would be okay' vs 'That'd be okay'., Using in very formal contexts., Not using a contraction in informal speech. | Often misused in formal contexts., May confuse with 'that's not all right' to imply discontent. |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase to express agreement or permission. It's appropriate in casual conversations but may sound too informal in formal situations. | Used informally to reassure someone everything is fine. Can be used in response to an apology. |
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Frequently asked questions: That'd be okay vs That's all right
What's the difference between That'd be okay and That's all right?
That'd be okay: It means something is fine or acceptable. That's all right: It means everything is okay.
Which is more common: That'd be okay and That's all right?
That's all right is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That'd be okay: If we start the meeting at 10, that'd be okay with everyone? That's all right: After his apology, I said, 'That's all right.'
Can I use That'd be okay and That's all right interchangeably?
Not always. That'd be okay and That's all right are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.