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You’re a good man, Charlie Brown vs You’re a good one

admin Confusing Phrases

you’re a good man, Charlie Brown—(U.S.) used as a compliment:

  • Upon hearing the news, Logan slapped Xavier on the back and said, “You’re a good man, Charlie Brown.”

you’re a good one—

1. = you’re a good man, Charlie Brown:

  • You are a good one, David, and I have appreciated our association over these past years in the Senate.

2. is used ironically to express displeasure, etc.:

  • She looked at him angrily. “You are a good one to talk, Nicholas!”