I don't understand this phrase.

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So I posted a photo of me wearing my shirt buttoned up all the way to the top. (to my neck), I was inspired by an actor, when I thought about doing it like that. So I tagged his intstagram account to my post. He commented: get it done bud.

It sound as something positive, but what does he mean exactly. The native americans/british people would know the answer on this I bet. I hope it is not anything negative, because he's a very nice guy.

Oh and would it be okay to reply: thanks man! ( in other words, does it make sense to put this as a reply)

Thanks

Ivanhr · Accepted Answer

Go for it.

Just do it.

Anonymous · Answer

If I understand you correctly, you posted a photo of yourself with your shirt buttoned all the way up to your neck - like a certain actor, apparently American, does - and you alerted this actor to your post. He then sent you the message: "get it done bud."

Literally, this phrase means "do it bud." So literally this seems to mean that he is applauding your photo. However, my impression is that it is a more negative type of statement. The word "bud," said to a stranger, is an unfriendly, almost threatening, greeting. So this apparently means that he thinks your photo is mocking him.

If you want to reply to this you might say that you're a big fan of his and did not intend to mock him (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery).

JaxTeller · Answer

AnonymousIf I understand you correctly, you posted a photo of yourself with your shirt buttoned all the way up to your neck - like a certain actor, apparently American, does - and you alerted this actor to your post. He then sent you the message: "get it done bud."Literally, this phrase means "do it bud." So literally this seems to mean that he is applauding your photo. However, my impression is that it is a more negative type of statement. The word "bud," said to a stranger, is an unfriendly, almost threatening, greeting. So this apparently means that he thinks your photo is mocking him. If you want to reply to this you might say that you're a big fan of his and did not intend to mock him (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery).

You got it spot on. The thing is, that he uses bud all the time to his fans and friends, he likes to use that particular word. So I think his statement was positive. Thanks for the elaborate input:)

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