be good news

be good news

To be beneficial to someone or something. This storm changing direction is really good news for those of us on the coast.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be good news

be an asset; be commendable or admirable. informal
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

be good ˈnews (for somebody/something)

be likely to be helpful or give an advantage for somebody/something: The cut in interest rates is good news for homeowners.
See also: good, news
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • do no good
  • do (one) a/the world of good
  • for good measure
  • expecations
  • expectation
  • come up to (one's) expectations
  • come up to expectations
  • be good for (someone or something)
  • be good for something
  • do one's heart good, to
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