British Slang For Good Job

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Telling someone they did a good job is a great compliment, especially if they worked hard for what they’ve achieved. We listed below 10 British slang for “good job” to have a play with words so “good job” won’t be overused. Learn about other British slang you could use instead of “good job” now.

British Slang For Good Job (In Alphabetical Order)

Ace!

  • Meaning:
  • (Adjective) The word ace means amazing, wonderful, or brilliant. Ace is also used as British slang to tell someone they did a good job and is widely used up to this day.
  • Example: You did ace earlier! Keep it up!

 

Attagirl/Attaboy!

  • Meaning:
  • (Adjective) This term is shortened from “that a guy.” It is British slang for when someone has done an excellent job on something. This term is usually used when addressing a pet when it has done something good.
  • Example: Attaboy! You did great today.

 

Bravo!

  • Meaning:
  • (Adjective) When praising or otherwise commending someone for a job well done, bravo is something you say or shout. This is also British slang for “good job” and is mostly used to express approval to performers.
  • Example: Bravo! Your performance will surely be the talk of the town.

 

Brilliant!

  • Meaning:
  • (Adjective) Brilliant is frequently used to indicate something outstanding, excellent, or exciting news. This British slang is also an expression to show approval of a good job and is widely used today.
  • Example:  Brilliant! You’re going to be up for a promotion if you keep this up.

 

Congratulations!

  • Meaning:
  • (Expression) Congratulations is also a term used to acknowledge a job well done. This British slang is popular worldwide and is used as a positive greeting, especially when there’s good news.
  • Example: Congratulations! I knew you could do the task.

 

It’s a good thing.

  • Meaning:
  • (Expression) The expression “it’s a good thing” is also a good job in British English. Today, it is commonly used to say that you’re glad something happened because otherwise there would have been troubles.
  • Example: it’s a good thing! Let’s celebrate.

 

Keep it up!

  • Meaning:
  • (Expression) “Keep it up” is used to encourage someone to keep doing what they’re doing. It is British slang for “good job” and denotes affirmation to a person who is doing their best.
  • Example: You did amazing work this week. Keep it up!

 

Nice One!

  • Meaning:
  • (Expression) “Nice one” is something you say when you learn someone has done something you believe is good. It is British slang for “good job” and is popular worldwide as a positive affirmation.
  • Example: You finished early today. Nice one!

 

Terrific!

  • Meaning:
  • (Expression) The expression “terrific” is used when you say something or someone is amazing, you’re expressing your delight or admiration for them. Today, it is common British slang in place of “good job”.
  • Example: Terrific! You passed your test.

 

Well Done!

  • Meaning:
  • (Expression) When you say “Well done,” you’re expressing your appreciation for someone who has done something admirable. This is a widely used British slang for “good job”.
  • Example: Well done! We’ll give you an incentive for the work you did.

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