Nice one

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Heard in Kilkenny, Wexford and Dublin

An exclamation indicating that something is fortunate, pleasing or advantageous.

In use

Aw, you found 20 euro?! Aw, nice one.

Posh English

Good heavens, you discovered a twenty euro note? Splendid news indeed.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Nice swanAn exclamation of gratitude or thanks.
  • A nice how are yaWhen something annoying happens, or an unexpected event, usually bad news.
  • A day for the hayA good day with nice weather.
  • Bad formBehaviour that is not good or not nice. Unsporting conduct.
  • BB'sA cafe in Rockwood that does lovely brownies, and hot chocolate. A nice place to relax…
  • DaecentLovely or very nice.