congratulations on vs congratulations for

Both 'congratulations on' and 'congratulations for' are commonly used in English to express congratulations. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but 'congratulations on' is more commonly used when referring to a specific achievement or event, while 'congratulations for' is more general.

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congratulations on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is typically used to congratulate someone on a specific achievement, event, or milestone.

Examples:

Congratulations on your promotion!
Congratulations on your graduation!
Congratulations on winning the competition!

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Joel, congratulations on your first round victory.
Anyway... congratulations on your engagement.
But congratulations on that chicken franchise you always wanted.
By the way, congratulations on your nephew's engagement.
Detective Mendoza, congratulations on the new baby.
You know, I never told you congratulations on your pregnancy.
So congratulations on your return to politics, zbz.
Ambassador... congratulations on your new rolls.
My regards to Colonel Scoville, and congratulations on the capture of Levi Calhoun.
And also, congratulations on your wedding.
My congratulations on your successful launch of Concordia.
So, Oz, congratulations on Cynthia being pregnant.
And, seriously, congratulations on your wins.
Well, congratulations on your home.
Eun Jo, congratulations on being discharged.
Yes, congratulations on your well-connected police-officer cousin, Marty.
Claudia, congratulations on an incredible win in front of your hometown crowd.
By the way, congratulations on finishing your application.
Well, congratulations on your flight.
My congratulations on The Bells of Boston.

Alternatives:

Well done on
Kudos on
Hats off on
Good job on
Bravo on

congratulations for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is more general and can be used to congratulate someone for any reason, not necessarily a specific achievement or event.

Examples:

Congratulations for your hard work!
Congratulations for your success!
Congratulations for being such a great friend!

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Dec 18, 2013 ... Congratulations for completing 100 days without an accident! Congratulations for leading the Scouts to safety! Congratulations for saving the ...
Jun 5, 2012 ... Good answer Irene! Congratulations for your answer. And congratulations on your job. Keep up the good work! – user85243 Jul 16 '14 at 13:03 ...
Please explain the difference between: 'congratulations on' and 'congratulations for' using the following sentences. Congratulations on receiving the award.
Congratulations for achievement. Congratulations for achieving the target. If Oscars were given for a job well done, I'd nominate you! Congratulations for your ...

Alternatives:

Well done for
Kudos for
Hats off for
Good job for
Bravo for

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congratulations on vs congratulations for