good for (someone or something)

idiom

1

—used to express approval of someone

"I passed the exam!" "Good for you!"

"He got the job." "Good for him!"

2

: resulting in something good or desirable for (someone or something)

Regular exercise is good for you.

Hot soup is good for a cold.

Being with friends is especially good for him right now.

3

—used to say how long something will continue or be valid

This offer is good for the remainder of the month.

Our old car still runs and should be good for a few more years.

4

somewhat informal : able to provide or produce (something)

I'm good for a hundred dollars if you need a loan.

Examples of good for (someone or something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Giving consumers additional choice and one fewer thing to have to fork over money for is good for everyone except the businesses that want a free ride themselves. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025

The out-of-this-world case of mistaken identity may be good for a few laughs. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025

To prevent enlarged pores, make lifestyle choices that are good for your skin, such as avoiding smoking and wearing sunscreen every day. —Laura Schober, Health, 23 Jan. 2025

One charge of its 2,400-mAh lithium-ion battery is claimed to be good for up to four hours of runtime. —New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2025