Collocation
That's understandable.
It means that something is easy to understand, or a reaction, feeling, or situation is justified and makes sense.
Definition
'That's understandable.' is a common English collocation. It means that something is easy to understand, or a reaction, feeling, or situation is justified and makes sense.
That's + [adjective]
“She was upset about the news, and that's understandable.”
Examples
- He's tired after working all night, so that's understandable.
- Feeling a bit nervous before a big presentation is completely understandable.
- Given the circumstances, her decision to leave early was entirely understandable.
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- I know you're disappointed about the cancellation, and that's understandable.
- Their frustration with the slow progress of the project is quite understandable.
- It's understandable that she'd want to spend more time with her family after such a long trip.
- After such a long journey and stressful week, feeling a little overwhelmed is perfectly understandable.
- The sudden change in plans made everyone a bit confused, which is entirely understandable.
- If you're worried about the upcoming final exam, that's completely understandable.
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