Keep up the good work Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkip/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈwɝk

KEEP up thuh GUD werk

UK

kˈiːp/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʊd/ /wˈɜːk

KEEP up thuh GUUD werk

Definition

A phrase used to encourage someone to continue doing their work well.

Usage & Nuances

This is usually friendly and supportive; it's often used by teachers, bosses, or peers. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. Avoid using sarcastically unless you mean to tease.

• Spanish: sigue así - sigue con el buen trabajo
• Portuguese (BR): continue assim - mantenha o bom trabalho
• Portuguese (PT): continua assim - mantém o bom trabalho
• Chinese (Simplified): 继续保持好的表现 - 继续努力
• Chinese (Traditional): 繼續保持好的表現 - 繼續努力
• Hindi: अच्छा काम करते रहो
• Arabic: واصل العمل الجيد
• Bengali: ভালো কাজ চালিয়ে যাও - ভালো কাজ রাখো
• Russian: Так держать - Продолжай в том же духе
• Japanese: その調子で頑張って - 良い仕事を続けて
• Vietnamese: Tiếp tục phát huy nhé - Cứ tiếp tục làm tốt
• Korean: 계속 잘 해 - 좋은 일 계속해
• Turkish: Aynı şekilde devam et - Başarılı çalışmalarının devamını dilerim
• Urdu: اچھا کام جاری رکھو - اچھا کام کرتے رہو
• Indonesian: Teruskan kerja bagus - Pertahankan kerja baik

Example Sentences

You're doing great! Keep up the good work.

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I like how you solved this problem. Keep up the good work.

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Your grades have improved. Keep up the good work!

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Everyone appreciates your effort. Keep up the good work and you'll achieve even more.

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Your dedication really shows. Keep up the good work!

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I want to congratulate you on your progress. Keep up the good work.

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