English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that's what i want to hear" Mean?
Learn what "that's what i want to hear" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Express Gratitude
Very good. That's what I want to hear.
It means the speaker approves of what was just said or feels satisfied by it.
From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 56
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says the other person has said exactly what they wanted to hear.
Usage Scenario
Use this when someone gives the answer, promise, or response you were hoping for. It can sound approving, relieved, or sometimes a little controlling.
Better ways to say it
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That’s what I want to hear.
2
That’s exactly what I want to hear.
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That’s the answer I wanted.
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