Good going Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
GOOD GOH-in, GID GOH-in, GOOD GOH-ing, GID GOH-ing
ɡˈʊd/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
g-UHD GOH-ing
Definition
An informal expression used to praise someone for doing something well or making progress. It can also sometimes be used sarcastically when someone makes a silly mistake.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, commonly said to friends or colleagues. Usually a genuine compliment, but can be sarcastic if said with the right tone, especially after a small mistake. Similar to 'well done', but less formal.
Spanish: ¡bien hecho! - ¡bueno! - ¡así se hace!Portuguese (BR): muito bem! - bom trabalho! - mandou bem!Portuguese (PT): muito bem! - bom trabalho! - boa!Chinese (Simplified): 干得好！ - 不错！Chinese (Traditional): 做得好！ - 不錯！Hindi: शाबाश! - बहुत बढ़िया! - अच्छा किया!Arabic: أحسنت! - عمل جيد!Bengali: দারুণ কাজ - ভালো করেছোRussian: молодец - хорошо получилосьJapanese: いいね - よくやったVietnamese: Làm tốt lắm - Giỏi lắmKorean: 잘했어 - 잘하고 있어Turkish: Aferin - Güzel işUrdu: شاباش - بہت اچھا کیاIndonesian: Bagus sekali - Kerja bagus
Example Sentences
Good going! You finished the project early.
basic
You got the right answer. Good going!
basic
Good going! You remembered my birthday.
basic
Oops, you spilled your drink? Good going!
natural
Wow, another promotion? Good going!
natural
You remembered the password on your first try—good going!
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