Where "Too Right" Comes From
"Too right" is a British English expression that took strong root in Australian English, functioning as emphatic agreement — "absolutely," "you're exactly right," "I couldn't agree more." The "too" acts as an intensifier meaning "very much" or "emphatically," not "also," and the phrase carries conviction rather than mere politeness.
Green’s Dictionary of Slang’s earliest dated citation is from 1918, in the AIF trench magazine Kia Ora Coo-ee ("‘Too right I would,’ says Tim"), and it carries genuine force when agreement is felt strongly. It is slightly old-fashioned today but still heard, particularly in country and regional areas and from older Australians.
Source:
"That was a ripper barbie. Too right it was!"
How Aussies Actually Use It
A hearty way to confirm or agree with something — "that was a ripper barbie. Too right it was!" — delivered with genuine enthusiasm rather than muted acknowledgment.
It's often used to back up someone else's statement wholeheartedly, adding energy and certainty to a conversation.
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