laszlo Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Always thought it was a Pommey phrase. Know a few Brits who say "good on ya, mate". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 you've got scotts in your neck? does it hurt? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Scottish people sometimes use it, but more likely to say "good fer you". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyBill Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) I use the phrase often on message boards, but never in person. Edited January 11, 2010 by MuskyBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigs_up Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Only hurts when I piss my self laughing watching wee harry run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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