hai fatto bene a

you were right to

→ avere
phrase Uncommon #17,056
you were right to Used to say that someone made a good or sensible choice in a specific situation, usually followed by an infinitive.
IT: Hai fatto bene a chiamarmi subito.
EN: You were right to call me right away.

Hai fatto bene a dirgli la verità anche se era difficile.

You did the right thing by telling him the truth even though it was difficult.

Hai fatto bene a non venire.

You did the right thing by not coming.

— Lussuria - Seduzione e tradimento (2007)

Hai fatto bene a farmi venire qui, c'era bisogno di una conclusione.

You did the right thing by having me come here; we needed some closure.

— 8½ (1963)

Hai fatto bene a strillare, era troppo violento.

You were right to scream, it was too violent.

— Famiglia all'improvviso - Istruzioni non incluse (2016)

Hai fatto bene a chiamarmi, Brandt.

You did the right thing by calling me, Brandt.

— Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)

Hai fatto bene a non seguire il suo consiglio.

You were right not to follow his advice.

Hai fatto bene a venire.

You did well to come.

— Ирония судьбы, или С легким паром! (1976)

Hai fatto bene a dirmelo, neanche io capisco quelle parole.

You did well to tell me, I don't understand those words either.

— Suspiria (1977)

Hai fatto bene a riprendere a studiare.

You did well to start studying again.

— Lussuria - Seduzione e tradimento (2007)

Hai fatto bene a mantenere il segreto.

You did well to keep the secret.

Hai fatto bene a venire!

You did well to come!

— Pentimento (1987)