Cool MateThat's all i'm saying vs That's my point
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's all i'm saying
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
That's my point
Top 2,000 (common)
Most formal: That's my point
| That's all i'm saying | That's my point | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl aɪm ˈseɪɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl aɪm ˈseɪɪŋ// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts maɪ pɔɪnt//🇺🇸 //ðæts maɪ pɔɪnt// |
| Meaning | That's all I mean or want to say. | That is what I mean. |
| Example | It's important to respect everyone's opinions, and that's all I'm saying. | You keep bringing up other factors, but that's my point. |
| Register | Informal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | just saying, that's my opinion, end of discussion | make your point, miss the point, get to the point |
| Common mistakes | Using in formal writing where it's too casual., Not punctuating properly, which can confuse the meaning., Confusing it with 'that's all I have to say', which can imply more formal closure. | Used inappropriately in formal writing instead of more formal phrases., Confused with 'that's my opinion', which is less assertive., Overused in arguments, making conversations seem confrontational. |
| Usage notes | Used in casual conversation to emphasize a point. Often follows a statement to indicate finality or to avoid further explanation. | Used in discussions to emphasize your opinion or argument. It's neutral, suitable for most contexts, but can be overly assertive in sensitive discussions. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's all i'm saying vs That's my point
What's the difference between That's all i'm saying and That's my point?
That's all i'm saying: That's all I mean or want to say. That's my point: That is what I mean.
Which is more formal: That's all i'm saying and That's my point?
That's my point is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
That's all i'm saying: It's important to respect everyone's opinions, and that's all I'm saying. That's my point: You keep bringing up other factors, but that's my point.
Can I use That's all i'm saying and That's my point interchangeably?
Not always. That's all i'm saying and That's my point 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.