Collocation
Good for you.
An informal expression used to express approval, congratulations, or support for someone's achievement, good fortune, or positive action, sometimes with a hint of admiration for their courage or success.
Definition
'Good for you.' is a common English collocation. An informal expression used to express approval, congratulations, or support for someone's achievement, good fortune, or positive action, sometimes with a hint of admiration for their courage or success.
[expression]
“When she told him she finally got the promotion, he said, "Good for you! You really deserved it."”
Examples
- After months of training, she ran her first marathon, and everyone cheered, "Good for you!"
- I finally learned to play the guitar after trying for years; my instructor said, "Good for you!"
- When her friend announced she was going back to school at forty, Emily exclaimed, "Good for you, it's never too late to learn!"
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- Our team secured the biggest client of the year today, and the CEO responded, "Good for you all, that's fantastic news!"
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