What does "props to you" mean?

MEANING AND USE

"Props to you" is a colloquial phrase that is used to show respect, admiration, or appreciation for someone's actions, achievements, or qualities.

The word "props" is short for "proper respect," but is only really used as part of the phrase "props to you".

The phrase can be used in a variety of contexts, including work, school, sports, and social situations.

The phrase is often used to praise or congratulate someone for something they have done or accomplished. It's used in colloquial speech and online contexts.

EXAMPLE DIALOGUE

Person 1: "I can't believe you ran a marathon! That's so impressive."

Person 2: "Thanks! Props to you for finishing the half marathon."

MORE EXAMPLE SENTENCES

• "Props to you for getting that promotion, you deserve it."

  
  

• "I can't believe you finished that project on time, props to you for all your hard work."

  
  

• "Props to you for being so brave and standing up for what you believe in."

  
  

• "You did such a great job on that presentation, props to you for all your hard work."

  
  

• "I'm so impressed by all the volunteer work you do, props to you for giving back to your community."

PRACTICE EXERCISE

So, can you think of someone who you would congratulate in this way? Write your own example dialogue using the phrase "props to you"! 😊

Wagwan means "What's going on?" It's a colloquialization of that phrase!

Why "Wagwan?"

Over the years the common question "What's going on?" has been colloquialized into "What's up?" and then to "sup?" You'll mainly hear this from Americans where their accent has produced that colloquialization. "Wagwan?" is the Jamaican equivalent. Check out Barack Obama using it! at 0:25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vucnSelKio.

When to use it? Exactly when you say "What's going on?" or "Hey, how are you?

It is an informal greeting so use it as such!

"Wagwan brother!?"

This greeting is used in context of an accent (Jamaican) So you can practice your accent before you say it!

P.s. Be aware, some people may think you are joking about their accent, so do it in a tactful manner.

What is the origin and meaning of the phrase "top of the morning"?

Origin

Although this phrase was originally used in the British Isles during the Victorian Era, it is currently used by the Irish.

Meaning

The direct meaning of "Top of the morning to you" is "The best part of the morning to you".

This is used as a greeting to wish somebody a good morning.

When somebody says this to you, an appropriate response could be: "And the rest of the day to you".

This is used to wish the person a good day in response.

Examples

If you are walking past somebody (whether you know them personally or not), you may say "Top of the morning" as a polite way of saying "good morning". But remember, this phrase is not often used in European or American countries, and is a greeting mostly used in Irish countries.

In conclusion

The phrase "top of the morning" is a polite and cheerful greeting used to wish a person a good morning. It originated in the Victorian Era, and is commonly used by the Irish.

'Thank you very much' is the correct way to say thank you.

'Thanks you very much' is incorrect.

Expressing gratitude

You can say 'Thank you very much' in a social setting when speaking, or you can write 'Thank you very much' at the end of an email or text message.

Examples

You can say:

• 'Thank you.'

• 'Thank you very much.'

• 'Thanks'

• 'Thanks a lot'
  
  

Remember one word only

It is never correct to say 'Thanks you very much', but it is correct to say 'Thanks'

Remember that it is always 'Thank you' when you add 'very much'

'Thank you very much for reading'

What does "successful" mean?

Successful means reaching a goal, a desired aim, or result

What tense is used when using "successful"?

• The past tense of being successful is "was successful" or "were successful".

• The third-person singular simple present indicative form of be successful is "is successful" or "are successful".

• The present participle of be successful is "being successful".

• The past participle of be successful is "been successful".

Examples:

• If you are successful, you can expect a promotion.

• He was successful in everything he did.

• I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret.