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

If the game your ticket is good for is canceled or cannot be rescheduled, the ticket will be honored at a make-up game. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Full Glossing Mist, $58 In This Story Are hair glosses good for your hair? —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025

Research on childhood wellbeing has shown that the sense of agency and control that video games provide can be good for mental health. —G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Boosting antioxidants, limiting sugar, and staying hydrated are good for overall skin health. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025