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good job

(idiomatic) Well done; congratulations!.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(idiomatic) Well done; congratulations!.

If you hadn't hit that last ball, we would have lost. Good job!
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  • “I have done one as well! Good job!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “…. Are you trying to rage bait me, cause you’re doing a good job”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “A lot of students are there to get a piece of paper that they think will lead to a good job. In any case I was mostly thinking about school, which is compulsory.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “⠀ ⠀⠀it is! and you made it-! ⠀⠀good job, bloxi. ⠀ ⠀⠀﹙ fully believing it won't sting him, he let it buzz down to land on his finger while his other palm patted the top of their head. ﹚ ⠀ ⠀⠀see what you're capable of?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Good job, dude. Oh, I know. You nasty.”

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(idiomatic, British) a good thing.

He did a good job on repairing that roof. It wasn't an easy one, but he knew just what to do.
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  • “Hey David. Likewise my friend, and no apology necessary. Oh blimey, good job I'm happy enough with my Earl Grey 😳🤣 Hope you're both well 🥰😘”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “the current gig is a pretty good environment considering the industry and did a pretty good job keeping up with market value. Then they went and gave up a bunch of good will by freezing salaries the last 2 years. But the idea of interviewing right now repulses me.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Violet and gold is such a lovely colour combination. The work shows this well, good job!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Wow! That looks amazing! Good job!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “brain: you’re tired; you should take a nap me: yeah i agree. *lies down in bed* brain: cool cool, good job. but real quick before you fall asleep, do you remember that time you embarrassed yourself? me: *lies awake for next hour*”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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