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
Recent Examples on the Web
There is nothing as good for knowing if a film is going to work as sitting in a room with strangers.
—
Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Though experts agree slow running can be good for you, there are a few caveats to keep in mind.
—Amber Sayer, Health, 10 May 2024
Now of course this is a very, very slim chance that northern lights will be seen over Ohio, but conditions are looking good for a significant aurora show to occur somewhere on Earth this weekend.
—Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 10 May 2024
Chit chat is good for morale, and fosters a sense of belonging and innovation, creating a culture of exchange between employees.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Sitting in a cramped metal tube for the better part of a day (or more) is not good for you.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Baseball Bell 4, Garfield 2: The Eagles clinched the Eastern League championship and look good for a City Section Open Division playoff berth.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
While all pumpkins are edible, some varieties are primarily used as ornamentals and others are also good for cooking and baking.
—Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
These decompose quickly, a natural process that's good for vegetation.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Though experts agree slow running can be good for you, there are a few caveats to keep in mind.
—Amber Sayer, Health, 10 May 2024
Now of course this is a very, very slim chance that northern lights will be seen over Ohio, but conditions are looking good for a significant aurora show to occur somewhere on Earth this weekend.
—Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 10 May 2024
Chit chat is good for morale, and fosters a sense of belonging and innovation, creating a culture of exchange between employees.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Sitting in a cramped metal tube for the better part of a day (or more) is not good for you.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Baseball Bell 4, Garfield 2: The Eagles clinched the Eastern League championship and look good for a City Section Open Division playoff berth.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
While all pumpkins are edible, some varieties are primarily used as ornamentals and others are also good for cooking and baking.
—Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
These decompose quickly, a natural process that's good for vegetation.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 May 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 18 May. 2024.
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