bem feito

See also: bem-feito

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “well done; justly done”.

Phrase

bem feito

  1. serves me/you/him/her/us/them right (indicates that an unpleasant consequence was deserved)
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bem,‎ feito.
    Um bolo bem feito.
    A well made cake.

Usage notes

When the object must be specified, para + prepositional pronoun follows the phrase:

  • Bem feito para nós.
    Serves us right.
  • Bem feito para você.
    Serves you right.

Quotations

For quotations using this term, see Citations:bem feito.

See also
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