Skip to main content

Good for you!

Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.

1 July 2026

Good for you!

We use this expression to congratulate someone or show we approve of something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

I've decided to leave Mark. I can find a better boyfriend.

Good for you! He wasn't right for you.

Example 2

Mummy! I got an A for my test in school.

Good for you! You've worked very hard.

Find more phrases

Previous Day
Next Day
Today's Phrase
Apr2026
18