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“That’s fine” is usually used in English to mean “I agree”. But the way people use the term is not always straightforward. The real meaning ranges from sincere agreement to expressions of mild anger. The intended meaning often depends on the context and tone of the speaker. This article covers how and when to use “it’s okay” and how to respond when someone says it to you. Plus, we’ll give you other phrases you can use that mean the same thing.
“That’s fine” usually means agreement. However, tone of voice and context can change the meaning, suggesting that the speaker disagrees, is unenthusiastic about agreeing, or doesn’t really care.
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