if you do a favour and you are told: "you are a star" what does it exactly mean?
is it a way of saying "very nice of you"?

do you use it?

is it a british thing?

Question

if you do a favour and you are told: "you are a star" what does it exactly mean? 
is it a way of saying "very nice of you"?

do you use it?

is it a british thing?

Answer

A star has never been considered bad, in fact a star is quite amazing and we awe at the stars.

It's not literal - you are not a star! But the expression is a way of expressing how the person is in awe of your positive deed.

I use that expression a lot. I also like to say "you are an angel" or "you are a gem". They are very positive icons that make people happy.

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Well is a way to express gratitude by complimenting you. Is not that strange thou!    in spanish, i girl can tell you "erés un sol" (you are a sun) if you do a favor to her and she appreciate it!

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It is a compliment. Like "You're the bomb" or "You're awesome".  They are happy that you helped.

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It is just an appreciation, or complement for your good deeds.
It is like saying thank you in another way.

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