Does the phrase "good effort" imply failure? Like, even though you failed, it's good that you gave it your best shot?
I'm looking for a phrase like "good effort" that does not imply failure. It would be nice if I could find a similar phrase that implies success. This kind of phrase exists in Japanese, but does it exist in English? When someone tries hard and wins, we seem to concentrate on the win, and see the effort as secondary. But the Japanese seem to value hard work over easy wins.
Best Answer
A little less formal: Attaboy!