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Eddie
What's the meaning of "Bully for you" ?
I want to say "I agree with you"
But my friend tell me it's not good..
Please tell me what' meaning of it?With many thanks.
Aug 27, 2015 2:28 AM
Answers · 9
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I usually hear it used sarcastically. It has many meanings: congratulations / good for you / great job / bravo / you win / you're right. Here is an example of when a person might use it:
Girl 1: I got a B on the exam. What did you get?
Girl 2: I got an A. I win!
Girl 1: Well, bully for you!
August 27, 2015
2
It's a bit old fashioned, at least in the US. It means "congratulations" or "good for you." It is sometimes used sarcastically.
August 27, 2015
2
Your friend is right. It doesn't mean 'I agree with you' at all.
It's a rather rude and dismissive comment meaning 'Well done' or 'Aren't you lucky?', always delivered in a sarcastic tone. It's also quite outdated. I doubt whether many young people would even have heard of it.
I've no idea where you got this phrase from or who told you that it meant 'I agree', but I suggest you forget about it.
August 27, 2015
I think that means prefect ideal and totally agree with you.
August 27, 2015
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