good for you, him, etc.
good for (someone or something)
1. Having a positive effect on someone or something. More sunlight will be good for your drooping plants. Let's go to the playground. A bit or fresh air and exercise will be good for you!
2. Able to pay a debt owed. I'm good for the money, don't worry. I'll get it to you first thing tomorrow.
3. Able to work or function for some amount of time. I know it's a used car, but it ought to be good for a few more years.
4. Valid or in effect for some amount of time.. How long is this warranty good for? Is this coupon really good for 50% off our total purchase?
5. An expression of approval or support of someone for something they have done or accomplished. I heard you got the promotion—good for you! Good for him. Getting an A in that class is no easy feat.
See also: good
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
ˌgood for ˈyou, ˈhim, etc.
(especially AustralE good ˈon you, him, etc.) (informal) used to praise somebody for doing something well: ‘I’ve decided to give up smoking as from tomorrow.’ ‘Good for you, Philip.’ ‘He’s saving up his pocket money to buy a football.’ ‘Good for him.’See also: good
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- good for
- good for (someone or something)
- Good for you!
- be good for (someone or something)
- be good for something
- do (one) a/the world of good
- a world of good
- world of good, a
- Let’s dump
- Let's dump