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“Kudos to you” is an expression used to praise or acknowledge another person. You say it after someone has done a good job on something or achieved something significant. We’ll give you a full explanation of the meaning and usage of this phrase, as well as clear up some common grammar mistakes. Then, we’ll give you related words and phrases to use to tell someone they’ve done well.
Things You Should Know
- “Kudos to you” is a way to give someone your praise or respect, especially in regards to an achievement.
- Use “kudos to you” to tell someone that you admire their work or effort when it comes to things like sports, business settings, or general accomplishments.
- For example, you might say, “Kudos to you for preparing such an excellent meal,” or, “Kudos to you for running the race so quickly.”
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- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/kudos
- ↑ https://www.etymonline.com/word/kudos
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/kudos
- ↑ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-surprising-benefits-of-sarcasm/
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/props
- ↑ https://www.etymonline.com/word/props
- ↑ https://dictionaryblog.cambridge.org/2020/01/01/give-yourself-a-pat-on-the-back-the-language-of-praising/
- ↑ https://dictionaryblog.cambridge.org/2020/01/01/give-yourself-a-pat-on-the-back-the-language-of-praising/
- ↑ https://idiomorigins.org/origin/sing-someones-praises
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