good for somebody

good for somebody
ˌgood for ˈyou, ˈsb, ˈthem, etc. idiom
(especially AustralE good ˈon you, etc.) (informal) used to praise sb for doing sth well

‘I passed first time.’ ‘Good for you!’

Main entry:goodidiom

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  • it says a lot little for somebody — it says a ˈlot, very ˈlittle, etc. for sb/sth idiom (informal) it shows a good/bad quality that sb/sth has • It says a lot for her that she never lost her temper. • It didn t say much for their efficiency that the order arrived a week late.… …   Useful english dictionary

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