1. "Congratulations" (Tebrikler)
We use this for milestones and important achievements and events like passing an exam, getting a new job, having a baby, getting married and so on.
E. g. "Congratulations, Tom. I hear you got promoted to Head of Sales. "
2. "Good for you" (Aferin)
This is used informally and it is especially used when you approve of what someone has done.
E. g. "I hear you told the client you would only start work on the project when the first payment was paid and not before. Good for you. Our clients need to be reminded that we’re not a charity. "
3. "Good/Excellent idea" (İyi/Harika fikir)
E. g. "Excellent idea. Where's the menu?"
4. "You're a genius" (Sen bir dahisin)
E. g. "You’re a genius. I don't know what I'd do without you!"
5. "Let's hear it for". . . /"Hats off to. . . " (Tebrik edelim. . . /Şapka çıkartalım. . . )
These expressions are often used when you want to inform others that someone deserves praise.
E. g. "Let's hear it for Jeff who singlehandedly sealed the most lucrative deal for us today. "
6. "Bravo!" (Bravo)
From the Italian word and now used extensively in most languages. You often hear it in theatres when the audience praises the actors.
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