good old

idiom

variants or less commonly good ol' or good ole

informal

—used before a noun to describe a familiar person or thing with affection or approval

Good old John: you can always count on him to help.

I don't need fancy shoes. I prefer good old sneakers.

They were talking about the good old days.

Examples of good old in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blending technology with the science of cognition and good old trial and error, Mollick explains the evolution of gen AI’s abilities, and how to roll up your sleeves and take charge. —Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Indeed, hasn't good old homosexuality been normalized and effectively codified into American culture? —Tony Peters, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024

Perhaps partake in some 69 or good old fashioned face and hands stuff. —Matt Baume, Them, 30 Nov. 2024

Of course, there's always good old Dr. Bronner's unscented soap ($3 at Amazon), which can be used on your clothes, your body, or whatever needs a wash. —David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024