Nice work
Work praise
Use it to give a quick, friendly boost to anyone who completes a task well.
في 15 ثانية
- A versatile phrase used to praise someone's effort or results.
- Works in both professional offices and casual friendships.
- Short, positive, and very easy to remember for daily use.
المعنى
This is a simple way to tell someone they did a great job. It is like a high-five with words for any task completed well.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6A coworker finishes a project
Nice work on the monthly report, Sarah!
Nice work on the monthly report, Sarah!
A friend cooks a delicious dinner
Nice work with the pasta, it tastes amazing!
Nice work with the pasta, it tastes amazing!
Texting a friend who passed a test
I heard you passed! Nice work! 🎉
I heard you passed! Nice work!
خلفية ثقافية
This phrase is a pillar of 'positive reinforcement' culture in English-speaking countries. It shifted from formal performance reviews into everyday life during the mid-20th century. In the US and UK, it is often used to build rapport and 'team spirit' in both casual and professional settings.
Add a Name
Adding the person's name like `Nice work, Alex!` makes the praise feel 10 times more sincere.
Watch Your Tone
If you say it too slowly or with a sigh, people will think you are being sarcastic or mean.
في 15 ثانية
- A versatile phrase used to praise someone's effort or results.
- Works in both professional offices and casual friendships.
- Short, positive, and very easy to remember for daily use.
What It Means
Nice work is a short, positive way to show appreciation. It tells someone you noticed their effort. It is like saying "I am impressed by what you did." It covers everything from finishing a report to making a great sandwich.
How To Use It
You can say it right after someone finishes a task. It works as a stand-alone sentence. You can also add a specific detail after it. For example, try saying Nice work on that presentation! It feels warm and encouraging. It is one of the easiest ways to be kind in English.
When To Use It
Use it when a friend helps you move furniture. Use it when a coworker sends a clean email. It is perfect for teachers talking to students. You can even text it with a thumbs-up emoji. It fits almost any moment where someone succeeds. If your dog finally sits on command, Nice work works there too!
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for huge life milestones. For a wedding or a new baby, use Congratulations. Nice work can sound a bit small for those moments. Also, avoid using it if someone is sharing sad news. It can sound sarcastic if your tone is flat. Don't say it if someone drops their phone and breaks it!
Cultural Background
English speakers love giving positive reinforcement. In many Western workplaces, managers use this to keep spirits high. It is part of a culture that values "praise in public." It became very common in sports and office life. It reflects a fast-paced culture that values results and efficiency.
Common Variations
You might hear Good job or Well done. Great stuff is a common British variation. If you want to be more casual, try Way to go! For something very impressive, use Excellent work. All of these share the same happy, supportive DNA.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This phrase sits perfectly in the 'neutral' category. It is safe for the office, your home, or the gym. Just remember to use the preposition 'on' if you want to specify what the person did well.
Add a Name
Adding the person's name like `Nice work, Alex!` makes the praise feel 10 times more sincere.
Watch Your Tone
If you say it too slowly or with a sigh, people will think you are being sarcastic or mean.
The 'On' Rule
Native speakers almost always use `on` to connect the phrase to a task, like `Nice work on the garden!`
أمثلة
6Nice work on the monthly report, Sarah!
Nice work on the monthly report, Sarah!
A standard professional compliment.
Nice work with the pasta, it tastes amazing!
Nice work with the pasta, it tastes amazing!
Shows appreciation for a personal effort.
I heard you passed! Nice work! 🎉
I heard you passed! Nice work!
Casual and celebratory via text.
You cleaned your whole room? Nice work!
You cleaned your whole room? Nice work!
Encouraging and simple for kids.
You spilled the milk again? Nice work.
You spilled the milk again? Nice work.
The tone must be flat to show irony.
The shelf is finally straight. Nice work, honey.
The shelf is finally straight. Nice work, honey.
Warm and appreciative in a relationship.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the best word to complete the praise.
___ work on the presentation today!
`Nice work` is the standard set phrase for giving praise.
Which preposition usually follows 'Nice work'?
Nice work ___ the new website design.
We use `on` to specify the task or project being praised.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'Nice work'
Used with friends and family.
Nice work, dude!
Perfect for most situations.
Nice work on the task.
A bit too simple for CEOs.
I commend your efforts.
Where to use 'Nice work'
Office
After a meeting
Home
After chores
Gym
After a hard set
School
After a good grade
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, they are almost identical. Good job is slightly more common in the US, while Nice work feels a tiny bit more polished.
Yes, but be careful. It is usually better for a boss to say it to an employee, but you can say it to a boss if they did something helpful for the team.
It is fine for a quick internal email. For a very formal letter to a client, try I appreciate your hard work instead.
A simple Thank you! or Thanks, I appreciate that! is the best way to respond.
No, work is uncountable here. Always keep it singular: Nice work.
It is used in all English-speaking countries. It is globally understood and very safe to use.
No, that would be weird. Use it for things that require effort, like Nice work fixing the sink.
You could say Killed it! or Crushed it! if you are with close friends.
Only if you use a 'judging' tone. If you smile and sound energetic, it is always a compliment.
No, that is not a standard phrase. Stick to Nice work or Good working with you (which has a different meaning).
عبارات ذات صلة
Good job
The most common way to praise someone's performance.
Well done
A slightly more formal way to acknowledge a success.
Way to go
An enthusiastic, casual way to cheer someone on.
Top notch
Used to describe work that is of the highest quality.
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