for (one's) (own) good

for (one's) (own) good

For one's benefit, even though it may not be enjoyable or desired. I know you're mad that I won't let you eat candy for dinner, sweetheart, but it's for your own good.
See also: good

for good

1. Permanently; indefinitely; forever. After she found out about his latest relapse with drugs, she decided it was best to leave him for good. He got locked up again—this time for good.
2. For the benefit of others; for purposes that are pure and not evil. It's time you started thinking about using your wealth for good, instead of wasting it on pleasure.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

for good

forever; permanently. I finally left home for good. They tried to repair it many times before they fixed it for good.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

for good

Also, for good and all. Permanently, forever. For example, I'm moving to Europe for good. [1500s] Also see for keeps.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

for ˈgood

(British English also for ˌgood and ˈall) permanently; for ever: I’m going away for good. Today I gave up smoking for good.
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for your (ˌown) ˈgood

(of something unpleasant) so that you will benefit: I don’t like criticizing you but it’s for your own good. I know he doesn’t want to do all this extra homework, but it’s for his own good.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

for good

Permanently; forever: I'm moving to Europe for good.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • for good
  • for your good
  • sweetheart
  • mourn
  • mourn for
  • mourn for (one)
  • mourning
  • a good trip
  • good trip
  • good in bed