A good job
phrase
Performing work, duties, or tasks well.
My assistant did a good job organizing the event.
Often appears as...
- did a good job
- doing a good job
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Praise for accomplishment or task completion.
Good job on your performance in the match today!
Often appears as...
- good job on
- good job at
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
A job which is rewarding and satisfying.
After years of study, she finally got a good job at a renowned company.
Often appears as...
- got a good job
- have a good job
Usage tips
Approving
phrase
A specific task or chore.
Cleaning the garage is a good job for the kids this weekend.
Often appears as...
- a good job for
- a good job to do
phrase
Performing work, duties, or tasks well.
My assistant did a good job organizing the event.
Often appears as...
- did a good job
- doing a good job
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Praise for accomplishment or task completion.
Good job on your performance in the match today!
Often appears as...
- good job on
- good job at
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
A job which is rewarding and satisfying.
After years of study, she finally got a good job at a renowned company.
Often appears as...
- got a good job
- have a good job
Usage tips
Approving
phrase
A specific task or chore.
Cleaning the garage is a good job for the kids this weekend.
Often appears as...
- a good job for
- a good job to do
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Work Context
Use 'a good job' to compliment someone's work or effort in professional or personal tasks.
You did a good job on that report!
Pro Tip 2/3Genuine Praise
It's often used to genuinely commend someone, showing appreciation and motivation.
They did a good job painting the house.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Quality
What's considered 'a good job' can vary greatly between different people or situations.
She thinks I did a good job, but I believe I could do better.
Pro Tip 1/3Work Context
Use 'a good job' to compliment someone's work or effort in professional or personal tasks.
You did a good job on that report!
Pro Tip 2/3Genuine Praise
It's often used to genuinely commend someone, showing appreciation and motivation.
They did a good job painting the house.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Quality
What's considered 'a good job' can vary greatly between different people or situations.
She thinks I did a good job, but I believe I could do better.
Pro Tip 1/3Work Context
Use 'a good job' to compliment someone's work or effort in professional or personal tasks.
You did a good job on that report!
Pro Tip 2/3Genuine Praise
It's often used to genuinely commend someone, showing appreciation and motivation.
They did a good job painting the house.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Quality
What's considered 'a good job' can vary greatly between different people or situations.
She thinks I did a good job, but I believe I could do better.
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