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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The question that remains is simple: Is this good for the game?
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The candy bar is undoubtedly good for eating on its own (or in a milk chocolate bar cake), but the Hershey Company seems to have designed the bar with summer cookouts in mind.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
The current tariff deal between the United States and China is only good for 90 days, while the two nations negotiate.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Trump stressed that his diplomatic efforts were good for Israel regarding the Middle East, highlighting the broader benefits of his relationships with Middle Eastern countries.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The candy bar is undoubtedly good for eating on its own (or in a milk chocolate bar cake), but the Hershey Company seems to have designed the bar with summer cookouts in mind.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
The current tariff deal between the United States and China is only good for 90 days, while the two nations negotiate.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Trump stressed that his diplomatic efforts were good for Israel regarding the Middle East, highlighting the broader benefits of his relationships with Middle Eastern countries.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 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 28 May. 2025.
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