That's more like it Meaning in English
expression
ˈðæts/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
THATS MOR LYKE it
ðæts/ /mˈɔː/ /lˈaɪk/ /ˈɪt
THATS MAW LYKE it
Definition
You say this to show approval or satisfaction when something improves or is finally done the right way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often spoken after someone improves their behavior, effort, or result. Used to express satisfaction or to encourage someone, sometimes humorously or with emphasis. Not literal—don't use in formal writing.
Spanish: eso sí que está bien - eso ya es otra cosaPortuguese (BR): assim sim - isso que é bomPortuguese (PT): assim já está melhor - agora simChinese (Simplified): 这才像样 - 这才对Chinese (Traditional): 這纔像樣 - 這才對Hindi: अब बात बनी - यही तो चाहिएArabic: هكذا أفضل - هذا هو المطلوبBengali: এবার ঠিক হয়েছে - এই তো বলেছিলামRussian: вот так - вот это другое делоJapanese: それでこそ - そうこなくちゃVietnamese: đúng rồi - như thế mới đúngKorean: 그래, 이거지 - 바로 이거야Turkish: işte bu - işte böyle olmalıUrdu: اب بات بنی - ہاں، یہی طریقہ ہےIndonesian: nah, seperti itu - ini baru benar
Example Sentences
That's more like it! Now your room is clean.
basic
Try again. That's more like it!
basic
That's more like it! This soup tastes much better now.
basic
Okay, that's more like it—now we're getting somewhere!
natural
You finally smiled! That's more like it.
natural
Add a bit more sugar and—that's more like it!
natural