That's correct vs That's what we do right

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

That's correct

Top 1,000 (very common)

That's what we do right

Beyond 10,000 (less common)

Most common: That's correct

	That's correct	That's what we do right
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //ðæts kəˈrɛkt// 🇺🇸 //ðæts kəˈrɛkt//	🇬🇧 //ðæts wɒt wi duː raɪt// 🇺🇸 //ðæts wʌt wi du raɪt//
Meaning	You are right.	A phrase used to confirm a shared understanding or agreement about an action.
Example	Yes, that's correct; the meeting is at 3 PM.	When someone asked why we all helped each other out, I said, 'That's what we do right.'
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 1,000 (very common)	Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Collocations	that's correct, use it, that's correct, agree, that's correct, confirm	confirm agreement, teamwork spirit, shared values, common practice, mutual understanding
Antonyms	That's incorrect, That's wrong, That's false, That's mistaken	-
Common mistakes	Confused with 'that's right' – similar but less formal., Used inappropriately in serious contexts when more formal language is needed.	Confusing it with 'That's what we do.', Using it in overly formal contexts., Forgetting to use it in the right context of agreement.
Usage notes	Use in conversations to confirm that someone else's statement is accurate. Avoid in very formal writing, where 'that is correct' might be better.	Used in casual conversations to affirm that the stated action is typical or expected behavior. Avoid in formal settings.

See it in real clips

Yes, sir. Payton, Iowa, that's correct, but...

That's correct.

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

That's correct, minus the sarcasm.

Yes, sir. Payton, Iowa, that's correct, but...

That's correct.

That's correct

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

But that's what we do, right?

That's what we do right

Frequently asked questions: That's correct vs That's what we do right

What's the difference between That's correct and That's what we do right?

That's correct: You are right. That's what we do right: A phrase used to confirm a shared understanding or agreement about an action.

Which is more common: That's correct and That's what we do right?

That's correct is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

That's correct: Yes, that's correct; the meeting is at 3 PM. That's what we do right: When someone asked why we all helped each other out, I said, 'That's what we do right.'

Can I use That's correct and That's what we do right interchangeably?

Not always. That's correct and That's what we do 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.