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good for you vs great for you

Both 'good for you' and 'great for you' are correct phrases used to express approval or congratulations towards someone. 'Good for you' is more commonly used and is considered a standard expression, while 'great for you' is less common but still acceptable in informal contexts.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 977 views

good for you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express approval or congratulations towards someone.

This phrase is used to show support, approval, or congratulations for someone's achievements or good news.

Examples:

You got the promotion? Good for you!
I heard you aced the exam. Good for you!
Good for you for standing up for yourself!
Good for you for following your dreams!
Good for you for making a positive change in your life!

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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!
That's great!
I'm happy for you!
Way to go!

great for you

This phrase is correct but less commonly used than 'good for you'. It is acceptable in informal contexts to express approval or congratulations.

This phrase is also used to show support, approval, or congratulations for someone's achievements or good news, but it is less common than 'good for you'.

Examples:

You're going on a trip? Great for you!
Great for you for getting that scholarship!
Great for you for taking on the challenge!
Great for you for reaching your goal!
Great for you for making a difference!

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But it may be great for you.
I mean, that's great for you and Willow, right?
It was great for you than for anyone else.
- I think this places works great for you, Foote.
The writer's assistant got fired, and I just mentioned you. Troy, this could be so great for you.
This is a potential tragedy that could be great for you.
You've always known, which is great for you.
I've got something great for you.
But the countryside will be great for you.
Music lessons would be great for you.
I made these especially great for you.
But, it'll be great for you guys.
Things not great for you either?
This is working out great for you!
Those are actually not that great for you.
You know he thinks your power is too great for you to control.
I think it'd be great for you to come out this summer.
All right, so now all we got to do is find someone great for you, too.
I know things aren't great for you at home, Ryan.
I didn't think she was that great for you.

Alternatives:

Good for you
Well done!
Congratulations!
That's great!
I'm happy for you!

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