Good job
Slang Term
AmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
Meaning: Well done (American)
做得好(美式英语)。
Bien hecho (americano).
よくやった(アメリカ英語)。
잘했어 (미국 영어)
American version of 'well done.' Simple, direct praise for an accomplishment.
'well done'的美式版本。简单直接地称赞某人的成就。
Versión americana de 'well done'. Elogio sencillo y directo por un logro.
「well done」のアメリカ版。達成を称えるシンプルで直接的な表現。
'Well done'의 미국식 표현. 성과에 대한 간단하고 직접적인 칭찬.
Examples
- Good job! 做得好!¡Buen trabajo!よくやった!잘했어!
- Good job on the presentation. 演示做得好。Buen trabajo con la presentación.プレゼンよくやったね。발표 잘했어.
- Really good job. 真的做得很好。Realmente buen trabajo.本当によくやったよ。정말 잘했어.
- Good job, everyone.大家做得好。Buen trabajo, todos.みんな、よくやった。모두들 잘했어.
Pronunciation
/ɡʊd dʒɒb/
Usage Guide
Context: achievements, work, American
Tone: praising, encouraging
✓ Do Say
- Good job!做得好!¡Buen trabajo!よくやった!잘했어!
- Good job on that.那件事做得好。Buen trabajo con eso.それはよくやったね。그거 잘했네.
- Really good job.真的做得很好。Realmente buen trabajo.本当によくやった。정말 잘했어.
✗ Don't Say
- Very American非常美式的表达Muy americanoアメリカ英語的な表現매우 미국적인 표현
- Less common in UK在英国不太常用Menos común en el Reino Unidoイギリスではあまり使われない영국에서는 덜 쓰임
Common Mistakes
- American expression—Brits prefer 'well done'
- Now used globally
Origin & History
American expression praising work done well.
Etymology: From doing a good job
First recorded: American English
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: American culture; American media
Regional notes: American term. Brits typically say 'well done.'
Variations
Good jobGreat jobNice job
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