Cool MateThat'd be okay vs That's all right vs That's fine vs That's okay
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That'd be okay
That's all right
That's fine
That's okay
| That'd be okay | That's all right | That's fine | That's okay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðætəd biː əˈkeɪ//🇺🇸 //ðætəd biː oʊˈkeɪ// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl raɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl raɪt// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts faɪn//🇺🇸 //ðæts faɪn// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts əˈkeɪ//🇺🇸 //ðæts oʊˈkeɪ// |
| Meaning | It means something is fine or acceptable. | It means everything is okay. | It's okay or acceptable. | It's all right. |
| 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. | I forgot to call you, but that's okay. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (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 | that's fine with me, that's fine by you, that's fine to say | that's okay with me, that's okay to do, that's okay if you can't |
| Antonyms | - | - | - | that's not okay, absolutely not |
| 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 'that's okay' in very formal situations, Confusing with 'that's fine' which can sound more dismissive, Mispronouncing or slurring words in quick speech |
| 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. | Used to reassure someone or indicate acceptance. Appropriate in most informal and neutral contexts, but can be overly casual in formal situations. |
See it in real clips
Frequently asked questions: That'd be okay vs That's all right vs That's fine vs That's okay
What's the difference between That'd be okay, That's all right, That's fine, and That's okay?
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 okay: It's all right.
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 okay: I forgot to call you, but that's okay.
Can I use That'd be okay, That's all right, That's fine, and That's okay interchangeably?
Not always. That'd be okay, That's all right, That's fine, and That's okay 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.