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

And good for the fans, including the event’s returning host Jimmy Kimmel, in an appropriately metal black Santa hat. —Brendan Hay, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024

Our dog is 12 years old — pretty good for a bulldog. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024

His diplomacy is doing nothing good for California, while China has gained additional leverage in American politics. —Will Swaim, National Review, 15 Dec. 2024

That money would be good for paying about 33 percent of Castillo's remaining contract. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024