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That's what I was thinking

🇬🇧 UK //ðæts wɒt aɪ wəz ˈθɪŋkɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ðæts wɑt aɪ wəz ˈθɪŋkɪŋ//

Meaning of That's what I was thinking

Expresses agreement with someone's thought or idea.

In simple words: This means you had the same idea as someone else.

That's what I was thinking in a sentence

• When she suggested pizza for dinner, I said, 'That's what I was thinking.'
• 'We should check out that new movie,' he said. I replied, 'That's what I was thinking!'
• 'If we leave early, we'll avoid traffic.' 'That's what I was thinking,' she agreed.
• When my colleague mentioned a new project idea, I instantly thought, 'That's what I was thinking!'
• 'We need more time to finish this.' 'That's what I was thinking too,' I said.

How to use That's what I was thinking

Used in casual conversation to agree with someone's thought or opinion. Avoid in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of it as a way to say, 'You read my mind!'

Related words

Collocations with That's what I was thinking

• That's what I thought
• That's what we need
• That's what I meant

Synonyms for That's what I was thinking

• I agree
• Same here
• Exactly
• I feel that way too
• You're right

Common mistakes with That's what I was thinking

• Using in overly formal situations.
• Confusing with similar phrases like 'I agree'.

Frequently asked questions about That's what I was thinking

What does That's what I was thinking mean?

This means you had the same idea as someone else.

What is the definition of That's what I was thinking?

Expresses agreement with someone's thought or idea.

How do you use That's what I was thinking in a sentence?

When she suggested pizza for dinner, I said, 'That's what I was thinking.'

Can you give another example of That's what I was thinking?

'We should check out that new movie,' he said. I replied, 'That's what I was thinking!'

What are synonyms for That's what I was thinking?

Common alternatives include I agree, Same here, Exactly, I feel that way too, You're right.

What words go with That's what I was thinking?

It commonly pairs with That's what I thought, That's what we need, That's what I meant.

What are common mistakes when using That's what I was thinking?

Using in overly formal situations. Confusing with similar phrases like 'I agree'.

How do you pronounce That's what I was thinking?

US: //ðæts wɑt aɪ wəz ˈθɪŋkɪŋ//, UK: //ðæts wɒt aɪ wəz ˈθɪŋkɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is That's what I was thinking formal or informal?

"That's what I was thinking" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use That's what I was thinking?

Used in casual conversation to agree with someone's thought or opinion. Avoid in very formal settings.