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

Having some extra movies in the coffers should do some good for the overall health of the box office. —Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 28 Dec. 2024

There’s nothing particularly flashy about Heaney, but he’s become a reliable back-end starter who’s good for 150-plus innings. —Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024

Whether that means more realistic phishing expeditions or malware that has been AI-enhanced to evade detection, the results are not good for users. —Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

Mortgage rates ended 2024 with a bang – but not the kind that’s good for borrowers. —Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024