well played
The phrase "well played" is often used to commend skillful or clever actions, especially in games, sports, or witty exchanges.
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Definition
B2Games and Sports
(informal)Used to praise someone's skillful or strategic performance.
Example
- After scoring the winning goal, his teammate said, 'Well played!'
B2Conversations
(informal)Used to acknowledge a clever remark or comeback.
Example
- When she made a witty comment, he responded with, 'Well played.'
B2General Actions
(informal)Used to commend someone for handling a situation with skill or tact.
Example
- He managed to resolve the conflict peacefully, and his colleague said, 'Well played.'
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "well played":
well donevery wellgood jobwell spottedgood showvery goodwell metquite goodall very well