Who Says "GOOD ON YOU"?

[laszlo]

As of late, I've been seeing and hearing this term used more and more often.

Was wondering how many people use it and if anyone knows where it comes from.

 

I grew up not knowing of it.

[bigugli]

Always thought it was a Pommey phrase. Know a few Brits who say "good on ya, mate".

[vinnimon]

Ive heard the scotts in my neck use that term at the pub.And can be taken in different ways.Maybe a failsafe jesture on their part.Ive used it also to mean, good on your part.In a good way.

[skeeter]

you've got scotts in your neck?

does it hurt?

 

 

LOL

[Dutchy]

Scottish people sometimes use it, but more likely to say "good fer you".

[MuskyBill]

I use the phrase often on message boards, but never in person.

Edited January 11, 2010 by MuskyBill

[Jigs_up]

Good on ya mate. I believe it originated as an Aussie phrase and means "good job" . Lately I've heard it used sarcastically when someone does something stupid. (not me of course!) I prefer the original meaning.

[vinnimon]

you've got scotts in your neck?

does it hurt?

 

 

LOL

Neck of the woods,thats what I meant to say.On my throat,once in a blue moon and its wee harry.I tell him that glasgow sucks for a joke.Well doesnt he get furios.The other scotts love to see him get mad.

[vinnimon]

Only hurts when I piss my self laughing watching wee harry run.

[Cudz]

Good on ya is very Australian. Lived there for some time. Lived in England as well and I would have to say the Aussies use it way more. Probably originated in Brittain though.