good for what ails you

good for what ails you

Curative for whatever is troubling one. Come with us—time with friends is always good for what ails you.
See also: good, what
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

good for what ails you

Rur. able to cure any problem or illness. (Usually used to describe food or liquor.) Have a sip of this whiskey. It's good for what ails you. Sally's beef broth is good for what ails you.
See also: good, what
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • (it's) good to have you (here)
  • a good
  • a good many
  • be good for (someone or something)
  • be good for something
  • as good as it gets
  • a good time was had by all
  • do no good
  • (one) (has) never had it so good
  • for good measure
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