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.

Examples of good for (someone or something) in a Sentence

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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