Expressions of Compliment in English
1) You friend is wearing a new suit.
Expressions for compliment examples:
- Nice suit!
- Pretty spiffy! What's the occasion?
- You look nice.
- I love your suit - is it new?___
2) Your friend has had a new hairdo.
Expressions for compliment examples:
- I like your hair.
- That length looks good on you.
- You've had your hair done! Looks good!
- You've had your hair done. It looks great
3) You are visiting your friend’s house / flat for the first time.
Expressions for compliment examples:
- You have a very nice place here.
- Wow! You did a great job decorating your house!
- I really like your house/flat
- What a beautiful house!
4) Your friend has played the piano for you.
Expressions for compliment examples:
- That was wonderful.
- That was fantastic. You must have studied music for a long time.
- That was brilliant. You're so clever.
- That was fantastic - you're so talented!
5) Your friend has made an interesting public talk.
Expressions for compliment examples:
- That was very interesting, and you did it very well.
- I didn't realize you knew so much about lasers! That was great!
- That was so interesting, well done!
- Well done - you did really well.
6) Your friend has helped you to solve a complicated problem (has repaired your car/bike)
Expressions for compliment examples:
- That was a big help. Thank you.
- I can't believe it! I wouldn't have known where to start, and you just acted like it was nothing!
- I'm so glad you were here. Thanks for helping
- Thank you so much - I really appreciate it. You're a star!
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