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but good

idiom
Meaning

To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.


Examples
SIMPLE

He beat his opponent but good in the final match.

CONTEXTUAL

The storm damaged the old roof but good, so we had to replace the entire thing.

COMPLEX

After the scandal ruined his reputation but good, the politician retired from public life to avoid further scrutiny.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    all good

    It's all good.

  3. 03

    come from a good place

    To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.

  4. 04

    deal a good hand

    To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.

  5. 05

    do well by doing good

    To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.

  6. 06

    for good and all

    In a way that is conclusive and final.

  7. 07

    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.

  8. 08

    give a good account of oneself

    To act in a creditable manner.

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