Cool MateThat'd be okay vs That's all right vs That's fine vs That's good
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That'd be okay
That's all right
That's fine
That's good
| That'd be okay | That's all right | That's fine | That's good | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðætəd biː əˈkeɪ//🇺🇸 //ðætəd biː oʊˈkeɪ// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl raɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl raɪt// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts faɪn//🇺🇸 //ðæts faɪn// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɡʊd//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɡʊd// |
| Meaning | It means something is fine or acceptable. | It means everything is okay. | It's okay or acceptable. | This is positive or satisfactory. |
| Example | If we start the meeting at 10, that'd be okay with everyone? | After his apology, I said, 'That's all right.' | You can borrow my book; that's fine with me. | When she finished speaking, everyone said, 'That's good!' |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) | High-frequency chunk |
| 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 | that's fine with me, that's fine by you, that's fine to say | That's good news, That's good to hear, That's good enough, That's good advice, That's good value |
| 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. | Using 'that's fine' in formal writing., Confusing 'that's fine' with 'that's not fine' and using it negatively., Overusing 'that's fine' instead of finding more specific responses. | Using it in overly formal situations., Confusing it with sarcasm when tone is neutral., Omitting the subject in responses. |
| 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. | Use 'That's fine' in casual conversations to express agreement or acceptance. Avoid in formal situations. | Use 'That's good' to express approval or agreement. Common in everyday conversations; consider context for appropriateness. |
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Frequently asked questions: That'd be okay vs That's all right vs That's fine vs That's good
What's the difference between That'd be okay, That's all right, That's fine, and That's good?
That'd be okay: It means something is fine or acceptable. That's all right: It means everything is okay. That's fine: It's okay or acceptable. That's good: This is positive or satisfactory.
Which is more common: That'd be okay, That's all right, That's fine, and That's good?
That's good 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.' That's fine: You can borrow my book; that's fine with me. That's good: When she finished speaking, everyone said, 'That's good!'
Can I use That'd be okay, That's all right, That's fine, and That's good interchangeably?
Not always. That'd be okay, That's all right, That's fine, and That's good 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.