to the good
to the good
To an advantageous, favorable, or profitable position or situation. I had so many bills to pay this month that I'm shocked I came out $28 to the good! I had to go home and change after spilling coffee on myself, but it was all to the good because I avoided a major traffic jam.
See also: good
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
to the good
Also, all to the good. to an advantage or profit, as in We've got extra material and that's all to the good, I think. This idiom was first recorded in 1882.
See also: good
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
to the ˈgood
in profit: She bought the painting for €250 and then sold it for €550, so she’s €300 to the good, lucky woman.See also: good
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
to the good
1. For the best; advantageous.
2. In an advantageous financial position: ended up to the good.
See also: good
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- to windward
- to windward of
- to windward of (something)
- windward
- a place in the sun
- a/(one's) place in the sun
- place in the sun
- be on to a good thing
- be onto a good thing
- onto a good thing