Example: You finished your homework early, good for you!
Definition
"Good for you" is an expression used to praise or acknowledge someone's achievement or success, often conveying approval or encouragement. It is commonly said to show that the speaker is happy about the positive outcome experienced by the other person.
Translations
bien por ti
goed voor jou
bé per tu
tant mieux pour toi
gut für dich
Etymology
The phrase "good for you" originated from the combination of 'good,' meaning beneficial or positive, and 'for you,' indicating that the benefit applies specifically to the person addressed. It has been used in everyday English as an informal way to express approval or congratulations, evolving naturally from simple words into a common idiomatic expression.
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"Good for you" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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