that's more like it

This page is about the conversational phrase that's more like it

Meaning

You can say this if something's better or more satisfactory than before.

For example

  • After I'd hit a few good shots, my coach said, "That's more like it!"

  • "How was that?"
    "That's more like it. You're really starting to get the hang of it."

Note:
Also "that's better"

Quick Quiz

If a player says "That's more like it!", his team must be

a. playing better

b. playing worse

c. playing more
a) playing better b) playing worse c) playing more

Contributor: Matt Errey