diff --git a/rsync.yo b/rsync.yo
index 9acfc238..bfff5043 100644
--- a/rsync.yo
+++ b/rsync.yo
@@ -611,8 +611,8 @@ your rules specify a trailing inclusion/exclusion of '*', the auto-added
 rule would never be reached).
 
 dit(bf(--backup-dir=DIR)) In combination with the bf(--backup) option, this
-tells rsync to store all backups in the specified directory. This is
-very useful for incremental backups.  You can additionally
+tells rsync to store all backups in the specified directory on the receiving
+side.  This can be used for incremental backups.  You can additionally
 specify a backup suffix using the bf(--suffix) option
 (otherwise the files backed up in the specified directory
 will keep their original filenames).