wtf is "good on you"???
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i've been hearing people say this lately and it bugs me to no end. the radio dj girl this morning must have said it 3 times in about 5 minutes, i couldn't take it.
i'm guessing it means "good for you". how did 'on' suddenly become interchangable with 'for'?
is this a british phrase?
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i'm guessing it means "good for you". how did 'on' suddenly become interchangable with 'for'?
is this a british phrase?
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Good for you. Way to go. Congratulations. Etc.
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And in typical aussie fashion, abbreviated down to " On ya!"...... we're a linguistically lazy bunch.
it sounds cooler when you aussies say it, not meant for us yanks.
I disagree. We have our own unique language, which I truly hope we hold onto.
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Yea, it's a bit like an aussie yelling " Motherfucker!"........ it just doesn't have the same ring to it as it does when a yank says it.
LOL, I was kinda joking. Being linguistically lazy is part of our own unique language too ... :P
YAY!!
good on ya, fucker!!!
good on motherfucking you
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
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(that's how i say it
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In what context was it used? I've heard that used all my life in reference to clothing. "That shirt looks really good on you." How are you hearing it used?
You know, I've noticed on the telly, foxtel anyway, that they voice over is trying to sound american. They do this promo for crap shows like Dog the Bounty hunter or some shit............... and call it Bad Ass saturday or Bad Ass tuesday or something. The voice over in an aussie, but he says Ass rather than arse...... shits me to no end!
If you've got the american accent to go with it, I farken love it!
the radio girl was talking to her sidekick and he said something about those people in georgia winning the $270M lotto and she said "good on them". i can't think of the other instances but she said it a couple more times.
it just made me throw up a little in my mouth.
On ya, mate!
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There's something oddly liberating in screaming out obscenities at the top of yer lungs once in a while.
Especially with a fake accent!
LOL. So, I am not the only one who sometimes puts on an accent when talkin to shop assistants or telemarketers. Phew!
East Indian and Irish accents are very fun!
Chinese accents are kinda cool. Always draw the odd look because clearly, I am not chinese.
Yeah, not sure what the deal is with telly lately. Seems that percentage of Aussie content deal is being very loosely applied. It's tiresome.
Much as shows that are really over the top Aussie, like Kath and Kim, make me cringe inwardly I can't help but be pleased that at least it's a change from endless CSI, Law & Order and all that other American rubbish we seem to be inundated with.
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