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Bully for You Meaning

Definition: Good for you; how brave.

Occasionally, this expression is used to praise someone sincerely. However, this usage is not incredibly common in the present day. Nowadays, this expression is often sarcastic. A person might use this if he or she thinks that someone’s story is boring or not very good.

Origin of Bully for You!

In the 1500s and 1600s, the word bully meant an excellent person. Nowadays, a bully usually means someone who hurts those weaker than oneself.

The original, positive meaning is still preserved in the idiom bully for you.


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