What Does "you've done extremely well for yourself" Mean?
Learn what "you've done extremely well for yourself" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You've done extremely well for yourself.
This is a polite way to say someone has been very successful or has built a good life.
From Duty Or Desire, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He compliments someone by saying they have achieved a lot in life.
Usage Scenario
Use this as a respectful compliment in conversation, especially in formal or semi-formal settings. It may sound a little old-fashioned or judgmental if the context is sensitive.
Better ways to say it
You've done very well for yourself.
You've done extremely well.
You've made a very good life for yourself.
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