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proper job
PROP-er JOB · phrase · informal
An expression of approval; done well, excellent.
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A Cornish phrase meaning something is satisfactory or first-rate.
“You fixed the roof? Proper job, that.”
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proper job In A Sentence
You fixed the roof? Proper job, that.
Origin & Usage
Cornish dialect, 'proper' meaning satisfactory.
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What does 'proper job' mean?
It's a Cornish expression of approval, meaning something is satisfactory, well done or first-rate.
How do you use 'proper job'?
You say it to praise a job done well or a good outcome, as in 'sorted it? Proper job'.
Where does 'proper job' come from?
It's Cornish dialect, using 'proper' in its sense of satisfactory or thorough. It's also become a well-known Cornish brand name.
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