He beat his opponent but good in the final match.
but good
idiomTo a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.
The storm damaged the old roof but good, so we had to replace the entire thing.
After the scandal ruined his reputation but good, the politician retired from public life to avoid further scrutiny.
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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all good
It's all good.
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come from a good place
To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.
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deal a good hand
To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.
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do well by doing good
To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.
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for good and all
In a way that is conclusive and final.
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get out while the getting's good
To sell all or part of one's holdings in stocks, real estate, a business, etc. while conditions are good, particularly in anticipation of a drop in prices.
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give a good account of oneself
To act in a creditable manner.