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I'm happy for that vs I'm happy about that

The phrases are both acceptable, but they would be used in dissimilar contexts. 'I'm happy for that' is used when expressing happiness for someone else's good fortune or success. On the other hand, 'I'm happy about that' is used when expressing happiness about a specific situation or event.
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I'm happy for that

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing happiness for someone else's good fortune or success.

This phrase is used to show happiness for someone else's benefit or achievement.

Examples:

  • I'm happy for your promotion!
  • I'm happy for your success!
  • I'm happy for you that everything worked out.
  • Apr 22, 2020 ... ... better! I'm happy for that ✌️. Discussion/Analysis. r ...
  • Sep 4, 2024 ... Kim Brack-Gamble thanks for your comment about that I'm happy for that you're doing so if you don't mind you can send me a friend request. on ...
  • "And, today, when I received the penalty, I thought the number-one taker isn't on the pitch, I'm the second taker so I'm happy for that. 4. Independent.
  • Nov 4, 2024 ... And I'm I'm happy for that. Can you share maybe what are the most important project that you did? I mean that what projects how do you think ...
  • For example: "I'm thrilled to get the promotion - I'm really happy for that!". Exact(60). I'm happy for that ...
  • Sep 27, 2023 ... But I'm Happy for That. Here's Why?. Why I'm Thankful for my rejection? Sathishiam. ·. Follow. 3 min read. ·. Sep 27, 2023.
  • Nov 3, 2016 ... It hasn't, really, but I'm happy for that moment. It all happens at the Centre Pompidou, live, streaming for people to watch from their ...
  • Apr 15, 2020 ... It's got a bit more power than the Suzuki so I'm happy for that as well. I'm 16 in June and the hope is that I can get out and do some ...
  • ... I'm happy for that but why did you have to go? I'm going to miss you Dave. Love you bunches "More than you" Jeannie Jeannette. + ADD CONDOLENCES ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm glad for that
  • I'm pleased for that

I'm happy about that

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing happiness about a specific situation or event.

This phrase is used to show happiness or satisfaction regarding a particular situation or event.

Examples:

  • I'm happy about the good news.
  • I'm happy about the outcome.
  • I'm happy about the decision.
  • Dec 16, 2023 ... While i'm happy about that we're getting a new unit called maria there's one thing i dislike about her design which is the beanie that she's ...
  • ... I'm happy about that. 4. The New York Times - Sports. We've created 100 jobs and probably around 300 jobs indirectly, and I'm happy about that. 5.
  • Jul 10, 2024 ... I beat Orphan of Kos and I'm happy about that but since then, I've been stuck with this guy for a whole day already. I don't know if it's a ...
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... ... something, lately I've been exploring my skills in different fuilds that's been in my bucket list so I'm happy about that".
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... Skip to main content Got my first GComp and I'm happy about that upgrade : r/TheTowerGame.
  • Apr 3, 2024 ... As an Englishman I would say neither of them. My words would be: “I'm very happy about that” or “Do you think I'm happy about that?”
  • Nov 28, 2023 ... Our Fifth Wedding Anniversary Was Just Another Day (and I'm Happy About That). a reflection on the changes a few years have brought.
  • Aug 16, 2024 ... ... I'm happy about that, but I don't think my fitness really showed in this marathon. I think I have another level that I'm trying to bridge ...
  • Lamine Yamal : " My name is on the list of candidates for the Ballon d'Or? I'm happy about that, I remembered when Messi told me at La Masia that one day...
  • Apr 10, 2018 ... I'm happy about that, but again, let's be clear: It is her house. We love each other, most of the time. And because she is a good person ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm glad about that
  • I'm pleased about that

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