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congratulations

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Used to express praise and happiness for someone's achievement or good news.
""Congratulations on the new job!" she said with a big smile."

How to Use Congratulations

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWhat you say to someone when something good has happened to them.

Common mistake

Always plural in this exclamation, even though you're addressing one person: "Congratulations!" not "Congratulation!"

Common pairings
congratulations on heartfelt congratulations
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"_____ on the new job!" she said with a big smile.

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