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You did good vs You did well

Both options are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'You did good' is informal and colloquial, while 'You did well' is more formal and appropriate in professional settings. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.
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You did good

This phrase is considered informal and colloquial, but it is commonly used in casual conversations.

This phrase is often used in informal settings to praise someone for a job well done. It is more casual and less formal than 'you did well.'

Examples:

  • A: How was the movie? B: It was great, you did good picking it.
  • Even though it was his first time cooking, he did good with the recipe.
  • I know you were nervous, but you did good in the presentation.
  • Despite the challenges, the team did good in completing the project on time.
  • She always does good in her exams without much effort.
  • May 3, 2024 ...You did good.” = “You did something beneficial.” However, “good” has a long history of use as an adverb and is still going strong today ...
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... You did good. ~ Nanea. ... You did good. ~ Nanea. Cathy Wray and 3.1K others. 󰤥 3,151.
  • Jul 30, 2021 ... I played as a male Shep first, and this was my favorite scene. Then I played as fem Shep and Anderson says "you did good child." That low key ...
  • Apr 16, 2024 ... 901 likes, 29 comments - ericajtremblay on April 16, 2024: "LA you did good. Until we meet again. ✨".
  • Mar 18, 2021 ... “You did good Son” is a great line. But If you're playing Femshep he says “Child”. Doesn't quite have the same feel to it. Always made me chuckle a little bit.
  • Sep 23, 2024 ... 42 likes, 31 comments - tamafortnerbooks on September 23, 2024: "You did good with all those "I love yous" and drop-everything hugs.
  • Oct 21, 2021 ... "You did good son, you did good... I'm, proud of you." God that line broke me.
  • Nov 10, 2018 ... Well done!” “Oh, he has Daddy's chin, you did good!” Women will oftentimes praise the new mother for her labor. The term labor is not an ...
  • Sep 21, 2024 ... Transcript. You did good today, really good. You might not see it, you might think it was just another day, but it wasn't.

Alternatives:

  • you did a good job
  • you did great
  • you did fantastic
  • you did wonderfully
  • you did amazing

You did well

This phrase is more formal and commonly used in professional settings to praise someone's performance or achievement.

'You did well' is a more formal way to acknowledge someone's good performance or achievement. It is suitable for professional or academic contexts.

Examples:

  • After the competition, the coach said, 'You did well, I'm proud of you.'
  • Despite the challenges, she did well in her exams.
  • The team did well in meeting the project deadline.
  • You did well to handle the situation calmly.
  • He did well in his job interview and got the position.
  • May 3, 2024 ...You did well.” = “You succeeded.” “You did good.” = “You did something beneficial.” However, “good” has a long history of use as an adverb ...
  • Sep 21, 2021 ... Find out more on How to tell if you did well on the McKinsey Game? on the PrepLounge Consulting Q&A forum. Ask any questions on your ...
  • Mar 18, 2016 ... Thinking You Did Well On A Test and Actually Failing & Thinking You Failed A Test and Actually Doing Well. Question. Anyone ever experienced ...
  • Nov 24, 2022 ...You did well in your English exam today". To do good means typically something of well meaning, a charitable act, something good for society. A ...
  • Apr 28, 2024 ... r/gunplagonewild - You did well, Barbatos! I won't forget you. 38 upvotes · 3 comments ...
  • Mar 31, 2022 ... Also, if they said you did well at the end of the interview. Importantly, in your gut did you feel you answered the questions well as best as ...
  • Apr 23, 2024 ... you did well. remi ;༊ · you did well. This week is finally over. How were your exams? How did your grades turn out? 3d ago. 81.
  • Feb 26, 2021 ... ... you did well. And you are in essence, preparing and making a plan for what you're going to do next time. And what happens is, if you ...
  • Aug 28, 2022 ... 570 likes, 10 comments - tessciep on August 28, 2022: "hvarrrrr you did well ⚓️".
  • Aug 4, 2017 ... It's so sad it's beautiful kind. For those who had a rough day or are in need of a pat on the back: you did well today.

Alternatives:

  • you did a good job
  • you did great
  • you did fantastic
  • you did wonderfully
  • you did amazing

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