GOOD

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adjective, better, best,
noun, interjection, adverb

–adjective

1. morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.
2. satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree: a good teacher; good health.
3. of high quality; excellent.
4. right; proper; fit: It is good that you are here. His credentials are good.
5. well-behaved: a good child.
6. kind, beneficent, or friendly: to do a good deed.
7. honorable or worthy; in good standing: a good name.
8. educated and refined: She has a good background.
9. financially sound or safe: His credit is good.
10. genuine; not counterfeit: a good quarter.
11. sound or valid: good judgment; good reasons.
12. reliable; dependable; responsible: good advice.
13. healthful; beneficial: Fresh fruit is good for you.
14. in excellent condition; healthy: good teeth.
15. not spoiled or tainted; edible; palatable: The meat was still good after three months in the freezer.
16. favorable; propitious: good news.
17. cheerful; optimistic; amiable: in good spirits.
18. free of distress or pain; comfortable: to feel good after surgery.
19. agreeable; pleasant: Have a good time.
20. attractive; handsome: She has a good figure.
21. (of the complexion) smooth; free from blemish.
22. close or intimate; warm: She's a good friend of mine.
23. sufficient or ample: a good supply.
24. advantageous; satisfactory for the purpose: a good day for fishing.
25. competent or skillful; clever: a good manager; good at arithmetic.
26. skillfully or expertly done: a really good job; a good play.
27. conforming to rules of grammar, usage, etc.; correct: good English.
28. socially proper: good manners.
29. remaining available to one: Don't throw good money after bad.
30. comparatively new or of relatively fine quality: Don't play in the mud in your good clothes.
31. best or most dressy: He wore his good suit to the office today.
32. full: a good day's journey away.
33. fairly large or great: a good amount.
34. free from precipitation or cloudiness: good weather.
35. Medicine/Medical . (of a patient's condition) having stable and normal vital signs, being conscious and comfortable, and having excellent appetite, mobility, etc.
36. fertile; rich: good soil.
37. loyal: a good Democrat.
38. (of a return or service in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) landing within the limits of a court or section of a court.
39. Horse Racing . (of the surface of a track) drying after a rain so as to be still slightly sticky: This horse runs best on a good track.
40. (of meat, esp. beef) noting or pertaining to the specific grade below “choice,” containing more lean muscle and less edible fat than “prime” or “choice.”
41. favorably regarded (used as an epithet for a ship, town, etc.): the good ship Syrena.


–noun
42. profit or advantage; worth; benefit: What good will that do? We shall work for the common good.
43. excellence or merit; kindness: to do good.
44. moral righteousness; virtue: to be a power for good.
45. (esp. in the grading of U.S. beef) an official grade below that of “choice.”
46. goods,
a. possessions, esp. movable effects or personal property.
b. articles of trade; wares; merchandise: canned goods.
c. Informal . what has been promised or is expected: to deliver the goods.
d. Informal . the genuine article.
e. Informal . evidence of guilt, as stolen articles: to catch someone with the goods.
f. cloth or textile material: top-quality linen goods.
g. Chiefly British . merchandise sent by land, rather than by water or air.
47. the good,
a. the ideal of goodness or morality.
b. good things or persons collectively.


–interjection
48. (used as an expression of approval or satisfaction): Good! Now we can all go home.


–adverb
49. Informal . well.


—Idioms
50. as good as. as1 ( def. 22 ) .
51. come to no good, to end in failure or as a failure: Her jealous relatives said that she would come to no good.
52. for good, finally and permanently; forever: to leave the country for good. Also, for good and all.
53. good and, Informal . very; completely; exceedingly: This soup is good and hot.
54. good for,
a. certain to repay (money owed) because of integrity, financial stability, etc.
b. the equivalent in value of: Two thousand stamps are good for one coffeepot.
c. able to survive or continue functioning for (the length of time or the distance indicated): These tires are good for another 10,000 miles.
d. valid or in effect for (the length of time indicated): a license good for one year.
e. (used as an expression of approval): Good for you!
55. good full, Nautical . (of a sail or sails) well filled, esp. when sailing close to the wind; clean full; rap full.
56. make good,
a. to make recompense for; repay.
b. to implement an agreement; fulfill.
c. to be successful.
d. to substantiate; verify.
e. to carry out; accomplish; execute: The convicts made good their getaway.
57. no good, without value or merit; worthless; contemptible: The check was no good.
58. to the good,
a. generally advantageous: That's all to the good, but what do I get out of it?
b. richer in profit or gain: When he withdrew from the partnership, he was several thousand dollars to the good.

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Origin:
bef. 900; ME (adj., adv., and n.); OE gōd (adj.); c. D goed, G gut, ON gōthr, Goth goths

—Related forms
quasi-good, adjective


—Can be confused:   good, well (see usage note at this entry ).


—Synonyms
1. pure, moral, conscientious, meritorious, worthy, exemplary, upright. 2. commendable, admirable. 5. obedient, heedful. 6. kindly, benevolent, humane, gracious, obliging. 23. full, adequate. 24. profitable, useful, serviceable, beneficial. 25. efficient, proficient, capable, able, ready, suited, suitable, dexterous, expert, adroit, apt. 46. See property.


—Usage note
Good is common as an adverb in informal speech, especially after forms of do: He did good on the test. She sees good with her new glasses. This use does not occur in formal speech or edited writing, where the adverb well is used instead: He did well on the test. She sees well with her new glasses.

The adjective good is standard after linking verbs like taste, smell, look, feel, be, and seem: Everything tastes good. The biscuits smell good. You're looking good today. When used after look or feel, good may refer to spirits as well as health: I'm feeling pretty good this morning, ready to take on the world. Well is both an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective used after look, feel, or other linking verbs, it often refers to good health: You're looking well; we missed you while you were in the hospital. See also bad.

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good (ɡʊd)

— adj , better , best
1. having admirable, pleasing, superior, or positive qualities; not negative, bad or mediocre: a good idea ; a good teacher
2.
a. morally excellent or admirable; virtuous; righteous: a good man
b. ( as collective noun; preceded by the ): the good
3. suitable or efficient for a purpose: a good secretary ; a good winter coat
4. beneficial or advantageous: vegetables are good for you
5. not ruined or decayed; sound or whole: the meat is still good
6. kindly, generous, or approving: you are good to him
7. right or acceptable: your qualifications are good for the job
8. rich and fertile: good land
9. valid or genuine: I would not do this without good reason
10. honourable or held in high esteem: a good family
11. commercially or financially secure, sound, or safe: good securities ; a good investment
12. (of a draft) drawn for a stated sum
13. (of debts) expected to be fully paid
14. clever, competent, or talented: he's good at science
15. obedient or well-behaved: a good dog
16. reliable, safe, or recommended: a good make of clothes
17. affording material pleasure or indulgence: the good things in life ; the good life
18. having a well-proportioned, beautiful, or generally fine appearance: a good figure ; a good complexion
19. complete; full: I took a good look round the house
20. propitious; opportune: a good time to ask the manager for a rise
21. satisfying or gratifying: a good rest
22. comfortable: did you have a good night?
23. newest or of the best quality: to keep the good plates for important guests
24. fairly large, extensive, or long: a good distance away
25. sufficient; ample: we have a good supply of food
26. ( US ) (of meat) of the third government grade, above standard and below choice
27. serious or intellectual: good music
28. used in a traditional description: the good ship ``America''
29. used in polite or patronizing phrases or to express anger (often intended ironically): how is your good lady? ; look here, my good man!
30. a good one
a. an unbelievable assertion
b. a very funny joke
31. as good as virtually; practically: it's as good as finished
32. as good as gold excellent; very good indeed
33. be as good as to , be so good as to would you please
34. come good to recover and perform well after a bad start or setback
35. informal good and (intensifier): good and mad
36. (intensifier; used in mild oaths): good grief! ; good heavens!

— interj
37. an exclamation of approval, agreement, pleasure, etc

— n
38. moral or material advantage or use; benefit or profit: for the good of our workers ; what is the good of worrying?
39. positive moral qualities; goodness; virtue; righteousness; piety
40. ( sometimes capital ) moral qualities seen as a single abstract entity: we must pursue the Good
41. a good thing
42. economics a commodity or service that satisfies a human need
43. for good , for good and all forever; permanently: I have left them for good
44. make good
a. to recompense or repair damage or injury
b. to be successful
c. to demonstrate or prove the truth of (a statement or accusation)
d. to secure and retain (a position)
e. to effect or fulfil (something intended or promised)
45. good on you , good for you well done, well said, etc: a term of congratulation
46. ( Irish ) get any good of , get some good of
a. to handle to good effect: I never got any good of this machine
b. to understand properly: I could never get any good of him
c. to receive cooperation from


[Old English gōd; related to Old Norse gōthr, Old High German guot good]

'goodish

— adj
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good (gŏŏd)
adj. bet·ter (bět'ər), best (běst)
1.Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor: a good experience; good news from the hospital.

2.
a.Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing: a good exterior paint; a good joke.

b.Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable: Is this a good dress for the party?

c.Not spoiled or ruined: The milk is still good.

d.In excellent condition; sound: a good tooth.

e.Superior to the average; satisfactory: a good student.

f.Used formerly to refer to the U.S. Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.

g.Of high quality: good books.

h.Discriminating: good taste.

i.Reliable; sure: a good investment.

j.Valid or true: a good reason.

k.Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.

l.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

m.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

n.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

o.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

p.Ample; substantial: a good income.

q.Bountiful: a good table.

r.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

s.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

t.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

u.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

v.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

w.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

x.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

y.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

z.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


3.
a.Not spoiled or ruined: The milk is still good.

b.In excellent condition; sound: a good tooth.

c.Superior to the average; satisfactory: a good student.

d.Used formerly to refer to the U.S. Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.

e.Of high quality: good books.

f.Discriminating: good taste.

g.Reliable; sure: a good investment.

h.Valid or true: a good reason.

i.Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.

j.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

k.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

l.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

m.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

n.Ample; substantial: a good income.

o.Bountiful: a good table.

p.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

q.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

r.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

s.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

t.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

u.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

v.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

w.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

x.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


4.
a.Superior to the average; satisfactory: a good student.

b.Used formerly to refer to the U.S. Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.

c.Of high quality: good books.

d.Discriminating: good taste.

e.Reliable; sure: a good investment.

f.Valid or true: a good reason.

g.Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.

h.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

i.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

j.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

k.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

l.Ample; substantial: a good income.

m.Bountiful: a good table.

n.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

o.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

p.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

q.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

r.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

s.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

t.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

u.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

v.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


5.
a.Of high quality: good books.

b.Discriminating: good taste.

c.Reliable; sure: a good investment.

d.Valid or true: a good reason.

e.Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.

f.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

g.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

h.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

i.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

j.Ample; substantial: a good income.

k.Bountiful: a good table.

l.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

m.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

n.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

o.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

p.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

q.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

r.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

s.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

t.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


6.Worthy of respect; honorable: ruined the family's good name.

7.Attractive; handsome: good looks.

8.Beneficial to health; salutary: a good night's rest.

9.Competent; skilled: a good machinist.

10.Complete; thorough: a good workout.

11.
a.Reliable; sure: a good investment.

b.Valid or true: a good reason.

c.Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.

d.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

e.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

f.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

g.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

h.Ample; substantial: a good income.

i.Bountiful: a good table.

j.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

k.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

l.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

m.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

n.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

o.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

p.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

q.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

r.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


12.
a.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

b.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

c.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

d.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

e.Ample; substantial: a good income.

f.Bountiful: a good table.

g.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

h.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

i.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

j.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

k.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

l.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

m.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

n.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

o.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


13.
a.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

b.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

c.Ample; substantial: a good income.

d.Bountiful: a good table.

e.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

f.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

g.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

h.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

i.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

j.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

k.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

l.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

m.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


14.
a.Ample; substantial: a good income.

b.Bountiful: a good table.

c.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

d.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

e.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

f.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

g.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

h.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

i.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

j.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

k.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


15.Full: It is a good mile from here.

16.
a.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

b.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

c.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

d.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

e.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

f.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

g.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

h.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

i.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


17.
a.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

b.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

c.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

d.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

e.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

f.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

g.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


18.
a.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

b.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

c.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

d.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


19.Sports

a.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

b.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


20.Used to form exclamatory phrases expressing surprise or dismay: Good heavens! Good grief!

n. 1.
a.Something that is good.

b.A good, valuable, or useful part or aspect.

c.Commodities; wares: frozen goods.

d.Portable personal property.

e.(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Fabric; material.


2.Welfare; benefit: for the common good.

3.Goodness; virtue: There is much good to be found in people.

4.goods
a.Commodities; wares: frozen goods.

b.Portable personal property.

c.(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Fabric; material.


5.goods Slang Incriminating information or evidence: tried to get the goods on the crook.

adv. Informal
Well.

[Middle English, from Old English gōd ; see ghedh- in Indo-European roots.]
Usage Note : Good is properly used as an adjective with linking verbs such as be, seem, or appear: The future looks good. The soup tastes good. It should not be used as an adverb with other verbs: The car runs well (not good ). Thus, The dress fits well and looks good. See Usage Note at well2 .
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Word Origin & History

good

O.E. god (with a long "o") "having the right or desirable quality," from P.Gmc. *gothaz (cf. O.N. goðr, Du. goed, Ger. gut, Goth. goþs ), originally "fit, adequate, belonging together," from PIE base *ghedh- "to unite, be associated, suitable" (cf. O.C.S. godu "pleasing time," Rus. godnyi "fit, suitable," O.E. gædrian "to gather, to take up together"). Irregular comparatives ( better, best ) reflect a widespread pattern, cf. L. bonus, melior, optimus . First record of good day is from c.1200. Goods "property" first recorded late 13c., but singular in the same sense was in O.E. The good neighbours is Scot. euphemism for "the fairies" (1580s). Good-for-nothing is from 1711; good-looking is from 1780; good-natured first recorded 1570s. Good sport is from 1917; good to go is attested from 1989. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Main Entry: good
Function: adjective
Inflected Forms: bet·ter ; best
1 : commercially sound or reliable good risk>
2 a : valid or effectual under the law b : free of defects
3 a : characterized by honesty and fairness b : conforming to a standard of virtue good behavior —U.S. Constitution article III>; also : characterized by or relating to good behavior
Main Entry: good
Function: noun
1 : advancement of prosperity and well-being good of the community>
2 : an item of tangible movable personal property having value but usually excluding money, securities, and negotiable instruments —usually used in pl.: as a plural : all things under section 2-105 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale other than the money that is to be paid, investment securities, and choses in action b plural : all things under section 9-104 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are movable at the time that a security interest in them attaches or that are fixtures but excluding money, documents, instruments, accounts, chattel paper, general intangibles, and minerals or the like before extraction
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consumer goods
: goods purchased primarily for personal, family, or household uses
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du·ra·ble goods
: consumer goods that last and are used for a number of years : DURABLES
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fungible goods
: goods of which any unit is by nature or by usage of trade the equivalent of any other unit esp. as defined by section 1-201 of the Uniform Commercial Code
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fu·ture goods
: goods that are the subject of a contract but are not yet existing or specified
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hard goods
: DURABLE GOODS in this entry
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house·hold goods
: goods used in connection with the home; specifically : furniture, furnishings, and personal effects used in a dwelling as defined by section 7-209 of the Uniform Commercial Code
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mo·bile goods
: goods as defined in section 9-103 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are mobile, are of a type (as vehicles) usually used in more than one jurisdiction, are not covered by a certificate of title, and are either the equipment of a debtor or inventory leased by a debtor
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or·di·nary goods
: goods as defined by section 9-103 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are anything other than those covered by a certificate of title, mobile goods, or minerals
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pro·duc·er goods
: goods (as tools and raw materials) used to produce other goods and satisfy human wants only indirectly
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soft goods
: consumer goods that are not durable goods Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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GOOD definition

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Idioms & Phrases
good

In addition to the idioms beginning with good, also see bad (good) sort; but good; do any good; do good; do one good; for good; for good measure; get on someone's good side; get out while the getting is good; give a good account of oneself; give as good as one gets; have a good command of; have a good mind to; have a good thing going; have a good time; hold good; ill wind (that blows nobody any good); in all good conscience; in bad (good) faith; in (good) condition; in due course (all in good time); in good; in good hands; in good part; in good spirits; in good time; in good with; in someone's good graces; keep (good) time; make good; make good time; make someone look good; miss is as good as a mile; never had it so good; no good; no news is good news; not the only fish (other good fish) in the sea; one good turn deserves another; on good terms; on one's best (good) behavior; put in a good word; put to good use; show someone a good time; show to (good) advantage; so far so good; stand in good stead; take in good part; throw good money after bad; to good purpose; too good to be true; too much of a good thing; to the good; turn to (good account); up to no good; well and good; what's the good of; with good grace; world of good; your guess is as good as mine. Also see under goodness; goods.

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