Bully for you Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbʊɫi/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈju

BULL-ee for YOO

UK

bˈʊli/ /fˈɔː/ /jˈuː

BULL-ee faw YOO

Definition

This is an old-fashioned or sarcastic phrase used to mean 'good for you', often when you aren't really impressed or are mocking someone.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used sarcastically rather than sincerely. Much more common in British than American English; now considered old-fashioned or mocking. Often said with a specific tone of voice to show irony.

• Spanish: bien por ti (irónico) - felicidades (irónico)
• Portuguese (BR): parabéns pra você (irônico) - bom pra você (irônico)
• Portuguese (PT): boa para ti (irónico) - parabéns para ti (irónico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 那真不错啊（讽刺）
• Chinese (Traditional): 那真不錯啊（諷刺）
• Hindi: बहुत बढ़िया तुम्हारे लिए (व्यंग्यात्मक)
• Arabic: مبروك عليك (ساخر) - أحسنت (ساخر)
• Bengali: বাহ তোমার জন্য (উপহাসমূলক) - শাবাশ তোমার জন্য (ব্যঙ্গ)
• Russian: ну и молодец (саркастически) - поздравляю (насмешливо)
• Japanese: よかったね（皮肉を込めて） - すごいじゃん（皮肉）
• Vietnamese: Hay quá nhỉ (mỉa mai) - Giỏi ghê (châm biếm)
• Korean: 잘했네 (비꼬는 말투) - 대단하다 (비꼼)
• Turkish: aferin sana (alaycı) - bravo sana (ironik olarak)
• Urdu: شاباش تمہیں (طنزیہ) - واہ تمہارے لیے (مزاحیہ)
• Indonesian: Hebat banget ya (sinis) - Wah, keren sekali (sindirian)

Example Sentences

Oh, you finished your project early? Bully for you.

basic

You got a new bike? Bully for you.

basic

He passed the test? Bully for you.

basic

You want a medal or something? Bully for you.

natural

You finished the marathon? Wow, bully for you!

natural

She got promoted again? Bully for her.

natural