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

The alternative is mob rule under legal cover, kind of like an agreement between three wolves and two sheep on what to have for dinner: Fine for some, not so good for others, and probably fatal for at least one. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

At every stage in the emergence of the artificial state, tech leaders have promised that the latest new tools would be good for democracy, and for freedom, no matter the mounting evidence to the contrary. —Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024

Some employees have argued political posts are good for business, and urged the company to loosen its political ads ban. —Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

This year, Hug has continued his dominance, winning four of the five majors, good for about $180,000 in prize money. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024