well done!; nice try!; well fought!
Wasei-eigo interjection used to praise someone's effort in a competition or challenge, regardless of the outcome. Common in sports, games, and similar contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from nice fight
After the match, the coach said to the players, "Well done!"
We lost, but it was a good effort.
Variant with a middle dot, sometimes seen in writing.
Wasei-eigo from English 'nice fight'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in Japanese sports culture as a phrase to praise effort.