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11 April 2025

Nice one

We use this expression to say we approve strongly of an idea or statement.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Have you got any ideas what to get Bobby for his birthday?

How about buying him a lesson in a helicopter?

Nice one! He'll love that.

Example 2

I told my boss I think he's an idiot and that I didn't want to work there one more hour.

Nice one! Everyone hates him, but no-one ever says anything.

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