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He did a good work vs he did a great job

Both phrases are correct. However, they're used in different contexts. 'He did a great job' is the more common, natural way to express appreciation for someone's work. 'He did a good work' is less common and sounds a bit awkward in English.
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This phrase is grammatically correct but less common in English.

"He did a good work "

This phrase can be used to express appreciation for someone's work, but it sounds a bit awkward. It is more common to say 'He did good work' or 'He did a good job.'
  • May 9, 2024 ... ... 't played recently but he did a good work and also JJ blaming Josh instead of Fosh helped them a lot. Upvote 2. Downvote Reply reply
  • I think he did a good work, but he didn't get people's votes because he governed in old style, so young adults didn't like him as much. And Donald Trump ...
  • Jun 5, 2024 ... Upvote 9. Downvote Reply reply. Award Share. donikure. • 5mo ago •. he did a good work actually lol. Upvote 3. Downvote Reply reply. Award
  • Nov 29, 2020 ... I have always loved and praised him, because he did a good Work. 4 yrs. Obum Dunga. Nwabani Vincent, When this one is over now we will start ...
  • Mar 12, 2016 ... The next two pictures are of New Yakese School. The head teacher did the translation and he did a good work. He is also the club leader. IMG- ...
  • Dec 2, 2011 ... As for Cliff, his progress halted when he did a good work. It turns out that Cliff had not been entirely honest with his friends and his new ...
  • Aug 7, 2014 ... But, God brought light at those times and pressed into me and our team. He did a good work through each of us. I am thankful for a team of women ...
  • Feb 19, 2014 ... He did a good work either way, wether he tried to re-invent the wheel or not or spin a Custom Shop concoction or a Custom Shop vintage ...
  • Nov 25, 2023 ... “I'm glad about the representative, Don Kaufman, on my case and also I agree that he did a good work. I disclose and testify everything was ...
  • He did a good work in your life during that time. Nearly ten years ago, my doctor had discovered several nodules on my thyroid that had grown to the point ...

Alternatives:

  • He did good work.
  • He did a good job.

This phrase is grammatically correct and commonly used in English.

"he did a great job"

'He did a great job' is a common and natural way to express appreciation for someone's work or performance.
  • 1 day ago ... Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes recaps first game with DeAndre Hopkins: 'He did a great job'
  • Jan 19, 2020 ... Give it up for Will Wheaton, he did a great job as Narrator of Ready Player One Audiobook!
  • Oct 21, 2018 ... Congrats to Kimi, he did a great job today out there. A huge thanks to the fans for always making this such a special place to race.
  • Jul 27, 2024 ... Benor came with me to Labyrinthian, and he did a great job. ... Just wanted to say I got a soft spot for this dude after his witnessing his ...
  • Jun 19, 2024 ... He did a great job with Sitting on the dock…but meh on Let her Cry. No one comes close to you Darius Rucker! 4 mos. 22. John Indyk. Shelly ...
  • Apr 27, 2020 ... Which one is grammatically correct "He did a great job" or "He did a good job"? Why? Which one sounds better if I want to praise someone's ...
  • Sep 11, 2024 ... Trump claims he did a 'great job' at debate. Some Republicans aren't buying it ... Former President Trump stands alone in a crowded room. Donald ...
  • Sep 24, 2024 ... I like Guidry, he did a great job at Marshall. He never had a P5 coaching job until Miami hired him last year. He wasn't considered a big time hire.

Alternatives:

  • He did an excellent job.
  • He did a fantastic job.
  • He did a wonderful job.
  • He did an outstanding job.

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