well done
"Well done" can be used to commend someone's achievement or describe thoroughly cooked food, especially meat.
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Definition
A2General
(informal)An exclamation used to praise or congratulate someone for their achievement or effort.
Example
- Well done on passing your exams!
- You did a great job with the presentation. Well done!
B1Cooking
(culinary)Describes food, particularly meat, that is thoroughly cooked until it is no longer pink or red inside.
Example
- I prefer my steak well done, with no pink in the middle.
- The chef made sure the chicken was well done before serving it.
B2General
(general)Describes a task or job that has been performed with skill and precision.
Example
- The report was well done and thoroughly researched.
- Her artwork was well done and impressed everyone at the exhibition.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "well done":
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