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 result was total control and a 9-under round of 63 that leaves him 10-under for the tournament, good for a tie for eighth.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
Extended warranties can last beyond the 100,000 miles most MBIs are good for, however.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 July 2025
And here’s the powerful thing: Belonging isn’t just good for employees.
—Kimberly S. Reed, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
So far, no good for right guard and former fourth-round pick Layden Robinson, a favorite of the last regime.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
Extended warranties can last beyond the 100,000 miles most MBIs are good for, however.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 July 2025
And here’s the powerful thing: Belonging isn’t just good for employees.
—Kimberly S. Reed, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
So far, no good for right guard and former fourth-round pick Layden Robinson, a favorite of the last regime.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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