nice one

nice one

informal An expression of praise for having done something well. (It can also be used sarcastically to mean the opposite.) Mary: "Dad, I got an A+ on my midterm exam!" Bill: "Nice one, sweetie!" Nice one, Frank, now we're going to have to rebuild this entire model from scratch.
See also: nice, one
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

nice one

used to express approval. British informal
2001 Searcher Waving it aloft with delight, I shouted a ‘Howzat!’ that merely elicited grudging grunts of ‘Nice one’ from the Mexborough duo.
See also: nice, one
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

ˈnice one!

(British English, spoken) used to show you are pleased when something good has happened or somebody has said something amusing: You got the job? Nice one!
See also: nice
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • nice one!
  • nice job
  • nice work
  • nice work!
  • nice going
  • Nice going!
  • have a nice one
  • (one) would (just) as soon (do something)
  • nice and some quality
  • peaceful
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Once the public understand that NICE ONE and NICE TO are no more than databases, and that NICE TRI is the controlling executive, then all is explained, and they need never again feel perplexed.
The Spurs team made a record called Nice one, Cyril, with Cockerel Chorus in 1973 and it reached No.14 in the charts.
All those baby-sitters I've interviewed to be sure I'm leaving my kids with a nice one. All those moments in which I've bitten back a temporary fury, forcing myself to speak patiently to my intransigent son or daughter.
Noor-e-Sehar 9-0, Vegas 9-0, Nice One 9-0, New Sonia 8-12, Big Foot 8-8, Moman Princess 8-8, Afzaal Choice 8-8.
"It has been a learning experience and not a very nice one.
"It was a new experience for myself (getting to the NRL final), but it's a nice one to have.
Even though I say it myself, I'm a rather nice one - so much so that when anyone runs into me with their mobility scooter or bangs me on the shins and almost knocks me over, I always apologise to them.
The Sanctuary Warming Charcoal Detox Mask, pounds 8.99, available at Boots This is a nice one for wintery days as it heats when applied.
Helpfully, her final instruction was to buy "a nice one".
"I soon realised that I had amassed quite a record collection and decided to design and write Nice One, the comprehensive guide to the worldwide vinyl recordings of the Small Faces.
"It was a shock when Stacey told us, but a nice one."
Nice one Cyril but be careful when you ask for help in meeting the six-figure cost of your space trip - some folk may respond with a rocket you didn't expect
So, nice one Chas and well done lads, it's good to be able to raise an English cheer.
Nice One 9-0, Double Action 8-10, Lucky Time 8-10, King Queen 8-6, Anmole One 8-4, Helena 8-4, Bholi Bhali 8-4, Asim Prince 8-2.