English Dictionary

that's something

間投詞

口語

(colloquial) Used to indicate that one aspect of an otherwise bad situation is good. / (colloquial) Used to indicate approval, surprise, &c.

日本語の意味

悪い状況の中に唯一良い面が見られる場面で使われる（くだけた表現） / （驚きや賛同の感情を示すために）使われる（くだけた表現）

I didn't get the job, but that's something — at least it showed me the areas I need to improve.

仕事には採用されなかったが、それだけでも改善すべき点が分かったのは救いだ。

意味（1）

(colloquial) Used to indicate that one aspect of an otherwise bad situation is good.

意味（2）

(colloquial) Used to indicate approval, surprise, &c.

Jen: Douglas has asked me to be his PA. Moss: Oh. My. God! Well, that is something and a half. His PA? How... Whoa! His PA... Shut up! His PA! Jen: It means personal assistant. Moss: Thank you. Right, OK.