Bully for you Meaning in English
expression
ˈbʊɫi/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈju
BULL-ee for YOO
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