that's my gal

An expression used to convey praise and pride for a female with whom one has a close relationship. That's my gal, another report card with straight A's! A: "Here, I brought you the things you asked for." B: "Hey, that's my gal! I knew you wouldn't let me down." A: "Sarah has been doing a lot of charity work lately. She's a real credit to this town." B: "That's my gal. She's always been one of the good ones."