good job

What is the opposite of good job? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.

Interjection — Said to praise someone for doing something well or completing a task competently.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. interjection

Said to praise someone for doing something well or completing a task competently.

“Good job, everyone — we finished a day early.”

well done nice work great job bravo

2. noun phrase informal, chiefly British

A fortunate thing; used with 'it's a' to say that something turned out lucky.

“It's a good job you kept the receipt.”

a good thing just as well lucky

3. noun phrase

Employment that pays well or is otherwise desirable.

“He gave up a good job in London to move back home.”

decent job solid position

How to use good job

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

good job, mate doing a good job it's a good job that good job on the presentation

As praise it is informal and slightly American; British speakers more often say well done. It is also freely used sarcastically after someone has made a mess of something.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between good job and well done?

They mean the same thing. Good job is more common in American English and reads as casual and slightly informal; well done is the standard British equivalent and can sound a shade more formal or adult, which is why teachers use it freely.

Is saying good job condescending?

It can be, between peers or to someone senior, because praise usually flows downward. Adding specifics fixes it — 'good job getting the client to agree' reads as genuine recognition rather than a pat on the head.

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