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"That's great news." vs "That's a great news."

The word "news" is plural, so you wouldn't use the phrase "a great news." You could say "a great piece of news," but in this particular example, "That's great news" is correct.

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

That's great news.

This is correct

You can use this phrase when hearing about something positive.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I heard that your mother completely recovered; that's great news.
  • So you were hired? That's great news!

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • that is great to hear
  • that's wonderful news
  • I'm so happy to hear that

That's a great news.

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

The word "news" is a plural noun.

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • that's great news
  • that's a great piece of news

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