That's a relief vs That's relieving

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'That's a relief' is used to express a feeling of comfort or reassurance after a worrying situation, while 'That's relieving' is used to describe something that brings relief or comfort. They are not interchangeable.

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That's a relief

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a feeling of comfort or reassurance after a worrying situation.

This phrase is used to express relief or comfort after a stressful or worrying event. It is often used in response to good news or the resolution of a problem.

Examples:

I finally found my keys, that's a relief!
The test results came back negative, that's a relief.
That was a close call, but we made it out safely. That's a relief.
I thought I had lost my wallet, but I found it in my bag. That's a relief.
The storm passed without causing any damage. That's a relief.

Alternatives:

I'm so relieved
Thank goodness
What a relief
I feel better now
I can relax now

That's relieving

This phrase is correct and is used to describe something that brings relief or comfort.

This phrase is used to describe a situation or event that brings a sense of relief or comfort. It is often used to express a positive feeling after a stressful or worrying experience.

Examples:

The news of his recovery is relieving.
The rain finally stopped, and it's so relieving.
Her apology was relieving to hear.
The peaceful atmosphere here is so relieving.
The resolution of the issue was relieving for everyone involved.

Alternatives:

that's comforting
that's soothing
that's calming
that's reassuring
that's gratifying

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