that's the idea!

This page is about the conversational phrase that's the idea!

Meaning

You can say this to someone if they're doing something well or correctly.

For example

  • Yukio hit a good shot, and his golf instructor said, "That's the idea!"

  • I was teaching my little boy how to ride a bike. As he was wobbling along, I said, "That's the idea!"

Note:
Also "That's the way!"

Quick Quiz

My driving instructor said "That's the idea!" after I'd

a. parked incorrectly

b. parked correctly

c. crashed my car
a) parked incorrectly b) parked correctly c) crashed my car

Contributor: Matt Errey