that's the idea!
that's the idea
1. That's essentially what one is saying. A: "So you're suggesting that we automate production to reduce workplace accidents?" B: "That's the idea, yes."
2. Good job; you're doing that well or correctly. Yeah, that's the idea! See? You're a natural at programming code.
See also: idea
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
ˈthat’s the idea!
(spoken) used to encourage people and to tell them that they are doing something right: That’s the idea! You’re doing just fine.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- that's the idea
- that's more like it
- that's right
- that's just it
- that's all
- That’s the stuff!
- that's the stuff
- That's the stuff!
- that's that
- And that's that