2006-07-27 16:23:15 · 5 answers · asked by lompo l 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
An "atta boy!" is when your boss thinks that positive reinforcement will actually mean something to you and offers you some lame praise instead of a raise.
2006-07-27 16:38:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have done a great job, that a boy! Slang- atta boy
2006-07-27 23:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a phrase that means you did a good job. It is given from a superior to an inferior (as a man would reward a dog or a very young boy after doing something well).
It is not an insult, just a bit paternalistic.
2006-07-28 00:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by Bernard B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
short for that a boy, like good job!
2006-07-27 23:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by dally 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its like "Good job" or "well done"
2006-07-27 23:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by robbet03 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋