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good for you vs Good on you

Both 'good for you' and 'good on you' are correct phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Good for you' is used to express approval or congratulations for someone's actions or achievements. On the other hand, 'good on you' is more commonly used in British English to praise someone for doing something well or making a good decision.

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good for you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express approval or congratulations for someone's actions or achievements.

This phrase is used to show support, approval, or congratulations for something positive that someone has done or achieved.

Examples:

You finished the project ahead of schedule? Good for you!
I heard you got a promotion. Good for you!
You ran a marathon? Good for you!
Good for you for standing up for yourself!
Good for you for following your dreams!

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I mean, good for you.
But good for you, Nolan.
And this girl is going to be good for you.
It's not good for you to get angry.
You don't want what's good for you.
No, good for you, Frank.
Brandy is no good for you.
I think maybe these doughnuts is not good for you.
I think I could be really good for you.
That's really good for you.
Joe's no good for you.
He was not good for you.
Things are going good for you now.
It would be good for you in the army.
I think Senator Traveres is good for you.
We got something good for you this time, girl.
Besides, fasting is good for you.
But tomato juice is real good for you.
The mountain air will be good for you.
We only want what's good for you, Violette.

Alternatives:

Well done!
Congratulations!
Great job!
Kudos to you!
Thumbs up!

Good on you

This phrase is correct, especially in British English, and is used to praise someone for doing something well or making a good decision.

This phrase is used to commend someone for their actions, decisions, or behavior, especially when they have done something praiseworthy.

Examples:

You helped your neighbor with their groceries? Good on you!
Good on you for speaking up in the meeting!
You aced the exam? Good on you!
Good on you for taking the initiative!
Good on you for being so kind!

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Good on you for the due diligence, Sam.
Or you might be bunking off, in which case, good on you.
Good on you. Thanks, fellas.
Good on you for trusting them.
Good on you, Art, for not leaving your brothers behind.
Good on you. I'll let Elizabeth know.
Good on you for getting it because I know he's both a huge fan of the show and a really nice guy.
Prince Charming looks good on you.
Anyway, my outfit looks good on you.
Nice and understanding looks good on you, Sam.
Motherhood looks good on you, Mambo.
That curve ball is moving pretty good on you.
Looks good on you, dude.
It looks so good on you.
Chain gang looks good on you, Freckles.
The dress you were wearing wasn't good on you.
This kind of lipstick doesn't Look good on you.
The black turtleneck looks good on you.
Being sheriff already looks good on you.
Marriage is starting to look good on you.

Alternatives:

Well done!
Bravo!
Nice work!
Thumbs up!
Great job!

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