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Learning different ways to say someone is correct or incorrect can help you improve your English vocabulary and speaking skills. This reference provides a comprehensive list of alternative expressions for affirming or denying someone’s accuracy.
Other Ways to Say “Someone Is Correct”

Common Alternative Ways to Say “Someone Is Right”
- Absolutely.
 - Exactly.
 - That’s it.
 - That’s spot on.
 - There is nothing to add to that.
 - Yes, that’s right.
 - Yes, that’s very correct.
 - You are quite right.
 - You could say so.
 - You have hit a nail on the head.
 - You’re dead right.
 - I’m afraid so.
 
Formal Ways to Say “Someone is Correct”
- You are correct.
 - That is accurate.
 - Your assessment is correct.
 - Your statement is true.
 - You have hit the nail on the head.
 - You are spot on.
 - Your understanding is correct.
 - You are right on point.
 - Your conclusion is correct.
 - Your reasoning is sound.
 
Idiomatic Ways to Say “Someone Is Correct”
- You hit the bullseye.
 - You’re right as rain.
 - You’re on the nose.
 - You’re right on the money.
 - You’re right on the button.
 - You’re right on the dot.
 - You hit the nail on the head.
 - You’re right on the mark.
 - You’re right on the nose.
 - You’re right on the money.
 - You’re right on the head.
 
Other Ways to Say “Someone Is Wrong”
Common Alternative Ways to Say “Someone Is Wrong”
- Actually, I don’t think…
 - Actually, I think you’ll find that…
 - I don’t think you’re right about…
 - I don’t think you’re right in what you are saying..
 - If you check your facts, you’ll find…
 - I’m afraid that’s not quite right.
 - I’m afraid you’re mistaken.
 - No, that’s all wrong.
 - No, you’ve got it wrong.
 - Oh no, that’s not correct
 - Sorry, that’s not related to what we’re talking about
 - Sorry, you’re mistaken here
 - Where did you hear that?
 - Would you mind to think twice on what you’re saying
 - You have done that wrong. Do it over.
 
Formal Ways to Say “Someone Is Incorrect”
- You are incorrect.
 - That is not accurate.
 - Your assessment is incorrect.
 - Your statement is false.
 - Your understanding is flawed.
 - Your conclusion is incorrect.
 - Your reasoning is unsound.
 - Your assertion is not correct.
 - Your viewpoint is not accurate.
 - Your analysis is incorrect.
 
Informal Ways to Say “Someone Is Incorrect”
- You’re wrong.
 - That’s not right.
 - You missed it.
 - You’re off the mark.
 - You’re mistaken.
 - You’re not correct.
 - You’re off base.
 - You’re off the money.
 - You’re not hitting the mark.
 - You’re not on point.
 
Idiomatic Ways to Say “Someone Is Wrong”
- You missed the boat.
 - You’re off the mark.
 - You’re barking up the wrong tree.
 - You’re on the wrong track.
 - You’re off the reservation.
 - You’re off your rocker.
 - You’re not playing with a full deck.
 - You’re not on the same page.
 - You’re not hitting the target.
 - You’re not on the right wavelength.
 
Funny Ways to Say “Someone Is Wrong”
- You’re as wrong as a left-handed wrench.
 - You’re about as accurate as a broken clock.
 - You’re more wrong than a snake in a sled race.
 - You’re about as right as a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest.
 - You’re as correct as a three-legged horse.
 - You’re as accurate as a weatherman on acid.
 - You’re more mistaken than a hippo in a tutu.
 - You’re as right as a porcupine in a balloon factory.
 - You’re about as correct as a cow on skates.
 - You’re as right as a penguin in the desert.
 
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Outstanding website❤⚘
How about, “We’ll, I suppose that’s ONE way to look at it.”