Bully for You

Bully for you is a phrase used to congratulate the achievement of someone, as well as expressing admiration, similar to “good for you”.

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While the term “bully” has a pejorative and negative meaning today, this was not always the case, as the archaic significance of “bully” is actually a “fine chap” or a “sweetheart”.

The phrase “bully for you” has its roots in the 15^th and 16^th century when “bully” was used in the aforementioned sense.

Over the years, the meaning of the word changed, however, the phrase serves as a reminder of the original significance of the term.

“Bully for you” would become a popular expression in various periods, emerging in larger quantities in the early and late 1800’s, as well as the end of the 20^th century.

It was first defined on Urban Dictionary in 2010.

• 7esl.com – What Is the Meaning of the Popular Idiom “Bully For You”?
• Writingexplained.org – What Does Bully For You Mean?