there you go

Say this to encourage someone who is doing something correctly or has just succeeded.

• There you go! You did it!
• There you go, that is how you hold the brush.
• There you go! Keep your feet moving like that.

Similar words: that’s it, well done

Common phrases: there you go, there you go now

You say this as you hand something to someone.

• There you go, your tea is ready.
• There you go, here is your change.
• There you go, these are the keys you wanted.

Similar words: here you are, here you go

Common phrases: there you go sir, there you go madam

Say this when someone’s words or new facts support what you already said.

• There you go! You agree with me after all.
• You want fewer cars? There you go; we need better buses.
• The figures rose again. There you go, just as I predicted.

Similar words: exactly, that proves it

Common phrases: there you go, well there you go

Say this when a fact explains why something happened or why you made a choice.

• The shop was closed, so there you go: I bought nothing.
• The bus costs less, so there you go; that is why I take it.
• She was ill, so there you go; that explains her absence.

Similar words: that explains it, that’s why

Common phrases: there you go, well there you go

Say this to show annoyance when someone repeats an unwelcome action.

• There you go again, complaining about everything.
• There you go, interrupting before I can finish.
• There you go again! Must you always argue?

How to use it: there you go, doing something (There you go, blaming me again.)

Common phrases: there you go again, there you go complaining