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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Philip Bump, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
Ludvig Aberg led the tourney after two days with rounds of 66-69, good for 1-under-par 135.
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What might help combat your guilt is the news that time off is actually good for your career.
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Each voucher, which will be good for one pint of Kroger brand ice cream, can only be downloaded on June 20.
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Philip Bump, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
Ludvig Aberg led the tourney after two days with rounds of 66-69, good for 1-under-par 135.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2024
What might help combat your guilt is the news that time off is actually good for your career.
—Becca Stanek, theweek, 17 June 2024
Each voucher, which will be good for one pint of Kroger brand ice cream, can only be downloaded on June 20.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
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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 4 Jul. 2024.
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