that's better

that's better

That is how something should be done or said. A: "I'm done, can I go now?" B: "Where are your manners?" A: "Sorry, Daddy. May I please be excused?" B: "That's better. Yes, you may."
See also: better
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

that’s (much) ˈbetter


1 used to give support to somebody who has been upset and is trying to become calmer: Dry your eyes now. That’s better.
2 used to praise somebody who has made an effort to improve: That’s much better — you played the right notes this time.
See also: better
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • no time like the present
  • no time like the present, there's
  • there's no time like the present
  • get (something) over and done with
  • good as done
  • good as done, as
  • as good as done
  • follow on
  • well done
  • done and done
References in classic literature
"Come, that's better. Five against three leaves us four to nine.
Treasure Island
that's better then--they're well matched; but do they call him the "worthy vicar"?'
Agnes Grey
"That's better, Count," said the staff captain, beginning to address Rostov by his title, as if in recognition of his confession.
War and Peace
That's better than nothing!' replied the locksmith.
Barnaby Rudge A Tale Of The Riots Of Eighty
"There, that's better!...You're better now, are you not?...
Phantom of the Opera
I think that's better than knocking about hospitals for two or three years, and then taking assistantships until you can afford to set up for yourself."
Of Human Bondage
That's better. Your arms are like wet marble, Tess.
Tess of the dUrbervilles A Pure Woman
Having made sure of all these details, he let fall these words: "That's better!" --Then sitting down on the ground, he hastily took off his boots and, in his socks, went into the room.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room
Mother and I have got a poor one, but that's better than this with all these people here; and why not come there, till he's had time to look about, and find a better!'
The Old Curiosity Shop
You know Elaine `lay as though she smiled.' That's better. Now push the flat off."
Anne Of Green Gables
"Well, that's better than being the colour of mud," muttered Peter, who wasn't going to hear his lady traduced, even by a witch.
The Golden Road
"That's better," said he, seeing the shadow rise from my face.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
That's better than the poor 2.26 last month, as well as the 2.36 average.
Treasury's $41 B 5-year sale was well received
SAMSUNG has unveiled a vertical TV that's better to watch content filmed on phones.
Millennial telly is a tall order
'All of us are excited in the Final Four and I think that's better compared to last year because you will go through adversity first,' said Perez who finished with nine points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals against the Red Lions.
Lyceum settles for no. 2, but adversity motivates Pirates