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Let’s explore some words of praise today. If you did your job really well you’re most likely to hear ‘keep it up‘ or ‘keep up the good work‘ as a way of recognizing your achievements and encouraging you.
I think you get the idea, but here are some examples just in case:
– Glad to see that the money George Osborne has taken from my pension, he’s spending on a shedload of bad publicity. Keep up the good work, George! I think it’s worth it… (The Guardian)
– Can Charlie keep it up? (The Guardian)
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