Обратили внимание, что все эти фразы чем-то похожи друг на друга? Действительно, это так – можно сказать сотни комплиментов, подходящих для любой ситуации, используя универсальные формулы: 

Your + Noun Phrase + is/looks + (really) + Adjective
— Your dress is really elegant.
— Your hair looks great!
I + (really) + like/love + Noun Phrase
— I really like your earrings.
— I love this vegetable soup!
This/That + is + (really) + Adjective + Noun Phrase
— This is a really nice painting.
— That’s an awesome car.
What a/an + Adjective + Noun Phrase
— What a lovely apartment!
— What a cute puppy!

Как обратить внимание на ребенка
— Oh, what an adorable face!
— He/she’s so cute!
— Your children are very well-behaved.
— Your son/daughter is a smart cookie. (smart cookie - идиома для обозначения умного человека)
— Your kids are a lot of fun.

Восхищение чьим-то домом 

— What a nice apartment!
— You have a beautiful home.
— Where did you get this lovely table?
— I like the design. Did you do it yourself?

Комплименты вкусным блюдам

— The sandwich is delicious.
— This soup is very tasty. (tasty = delicious) You’re a fantastic cook.
— You’ve got to give me the recipe for this chicken dish!
— The cherry pie is out of this world. (out of this world – идиома, используемая для выражения восхищения)
— That was delicious. My compliments to the chef! (подходящее выражение для благодарности тому, кто готовил)

Как похвалить внешний вид человека
— You look nice
— You look amazing! (для особых случаев, когда человек одет очень нарядно – банкет, свадьба, светское мероприятие)
— What a lovely dress/shirt/necklace!
— I like your shirt – where did you get it?
— I love your shoes. Are they new?
— That color looks great on you (или: You look great in blue)