the good oil

good oil

Accurate details or information. Primarily heard in Australia. You should start seeing him as trustworthy because he's only given us good oil so far.
See also: good, oil

the good oil

Reliable, trustworthy, and pertinent information. Primarily heard in Australia, Canada. She seems to think you can get the good oil from what other people post on social media.
See also: good, oil
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the good oil

AUSTRALIAN, INFORMAL
The good oil is reliable information. Send in your gardening questions and we'll do our best to give you the good oil.
See also: good, oil
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

good oil

reliable information. Australian informal
This expression has behind it the image of oil that is used to lubricate a machine and so ensure that it runs well.
See also: good, oil
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • good oil
  • safe pair of hands
  • a safe pair of hands
  • a good scout
  • scout
  • good scout, a
  • a good egg
  • good egg
  • good egg, a
  • hot skinny
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The good oil filter was from the same batch and date code.
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The good oil Cod liver oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and vitamin A.
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High-volume global trade in liquefied gas would make this commodity look a lot like oil -- the good oil of today rather than the malign oil of 30 years ago.
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What it does: Cleans without stripping away the good oil in your face.
Yes! You can finally banish breakouts!: Singing the blemish blues? You con't have to. Here's your simple, straightforward, once-and-for-all guide to clear skin you want. (Beauty Blast)
Ugg Foods' creations are tooth and diabetic-friendly as they use healthy xylitol, rather than sugar, heart-healthy olive oil rather than butter and arc baked at lower temperatures to keep the good oils intact.
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The work makes clearer who does and does not benefit from taking supplements of omega-3 fatty acids, the good oils found in fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines.
Fish oil's work versus heart attacks limited: study
"But if you are eating a lot of saturated fats, such as butter, cheese, and fatty meats these foods have an inflammatory effect in the body and therefore the action of the good oils is diminished.
Healthy eating can help perk up fertility; Losing weight, quitting smoking and good nutrition boost the chances of conception
Olive is certainly one of the good oils. Whether it's the best is unclear.
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