make a good fist of (something)

make a good fist of (something)

To do a very good job of something. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Wow, you and the lads made a good fist of painting the house! Everyone seems to agree that the government made a good fist of bringing high-speed internet to the countryside.
See also: fist, good, make, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • do no good
  • for good measure
  • do (one) a/the world of good
  • expecations
  • expectation
  • come up to (one's) expectations
  • come up to expectations
  • be on (one's) good behavior
  • be in good shape
  • do a good job