good for someone

The phrase "good for someone" is versatile and can express approval, benefit, or capability in various contexts.

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Definition

A2General

(common)Expresses approval or congratulations for someone's achievement or good fortune.

Example

  • She got her driver's license? Good for her!

B1Health and Wellness

(common)Indicates that something has a positive effect or is beneficial for someone's health or well-being.

Example

  • Regular exercise is good for you.
  • Hot soup is good for a cold.

B2Duration and Validity

(common)Specifies the duration or validity of something.

Example

  • This offer is good for the remainder of the month.
  • Our old car should be good for a few more years.

B2Informal

(informal)Indicates someone's ability to provide or produce something.

Example

  • I'm good for a hundred dollars if you need a loan.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "good for someone":

for someonegood on someonebetter for itwhat's good