good for (someone or something)
idiom
1
—used to express approval of someone
"I passed the exam!" "Good for you!"
"He got the job." "Good for him!"
2
: resulting in something good or desirable for (someone or something)
Regular exercise is good for you.
Hot soup is good for a cold.
Being with friends is especially good for him right now.
3
—used to say how long something will continue or be valid
This offer is good for the remainder of the month.
Our old car still runs and should be good for a few more years.
4
somewhat informal
: able to provide or produce (something)
I'm good for a hundred dollars if you need a loan.
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That sounds more like it for McIntyre, who has been far too good for too long to wallow away in the midcard.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
While there may not have been anything specific planned for this trip, the flight price was simply too good for Droniak to pass up.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Copenhagen Recent weeks have been good for Jolly Cola — a Danish soft drink.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
My starting point is always listening to the concerns of the residents of District 9 and attempting to reach a solution that is good for both the District and the City as a whole.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
While there may not have been anything specific planned for this trip, the flight price was simply too good for Droniak to pass up.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Copenhagen Recent weeks have been good for Jolly Cola — a Danish soft drink.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
My starting point is always listening to the concerns of the residents of District 9 and attempting to reach a solution that is good for both the District and the City as a whole.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for good for (someone or something)
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“Good for (someone or something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20for%20%28someone%20or%20something%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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