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You did good

🇬🇧 UK //juː dɪd ɡʊd// 🇺🇸 US //ju dɪd ɡʊd//

Meaning of You did good

A compliment indicating that someone performed well in a task or activity.

In simple words: You performed well.

You did good in a sentence

• You did good on your presentation today!
• I saw your painting; you did good!
• You did good in the competition last week.
• After the game, everyone said you did good.
• You did good working with the team on this project.

How to use You did good

Use in casual conversations to praise someone's actions. Not suitable in formal settings; use 'well' instead of 'good' in standard English.

Grammar pattern

standalone compliment

Memory hint

Think of a thumbs up; it means you did good!

Related words

Collocations with You did good

• feel good
• look good
• did good
• good job
• sound good

Synonyms for You did good

• well done
• great job
• nice work
• excellent effort

Common mistakes with You did good

• Using 'good' instead of 'well' in formal contexts
• Confusing tense usage, such as 'You do good'
• 'Good' as a noun instead of an adjective in sentences

Frequently asked questions about You did good

What does You did good mean?

You performed well.

What is the definition of You did good?

A compliment indicating that someone performed well in a task or activity.

How do you use You did good in a sentence?

You did good on your presentation today!

Can you give another example of You did good?

I saw your painting; you did good!

What are synonyms for You did good?

Common alternatives include well done, great job, nice work, excellent effort.

What words go with You did good?

It commonly pairs with feel good, look good, did good, good job, sound good.

What are common mistakes when using You did good?

Using 'good' instead of 'well' in formal contexts Confusing tense usage, such as 'You do good' 'Good' as a noun instead of an adjective in sentences

How do you pronounce You did good?

US: //ju dɪd ɡʊd//, UK: //juː dɪd ɡʊd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You did good formal or informal?

"You did good" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You did good?

Use in casual conversations to praise someone's actions. Not suitable in formal settings; use 'well' instead of 'good' in standard English.