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Coolioo Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

"Good on you, mate" (Aussie English)??

I often hear Aussies say "Good on you, mate". But what is the exact meaning? It means "Good for you?" or "Good luck to you" or "Good job!" Pls help. thnx....
  

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It means nothing and lots of things! I see you live in Australia. Just make a note of all the contexts in which it is used.

— Forbes

  • It means nothing and lots of things!
  • I see you live in Australia.
  • Just make a note of all the contexts in which it is used.
  • I remember seeing a play where during WW II some Germans living in England were interned and sent to Australia.
  • They had a long discussion about what "Goodonyer" meant.
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It means nothing and lots of things! I see you live in Australia. Just make a note of all the contexts in which it is used.

I remember seeing a play where during WW II some Germans living in England were interned and sent to Australia. They had a long discussion about what "Goodonyer" meant.
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to the one who talked...
wise men talk because they have something to say, fools talk because the think the need to say something!
I bet you have millions and millions of facebook fans following you... follow what?

to the one who asked...
it's a simple expression for appreciation.
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Anonymousto the one who talked...wise men talk because they have something to say, fools talk because the think the need to say something!I bet you have millions and millions of facebook fans following you... follow what?
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