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Idiom idiom

for good and all


In a way that is conclusive and final.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“He decided to quit smoking for good and all.”

CONTEXTUAL

“After the constant arguments, they ended their business partnership for good and all.”

COMPLEX

“The government passed the new law to resolve the long-standing border dispute for good and all, ensuring lasting peace for the region.”


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  1. 01

    a good deal

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

  2. 02

    all good

    It's all good.

  3. 03

    bill of goods

    A set of misleading or deceptive claims.

  4. 04

    but good

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

  5. 05

    come from a good place

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

  6. 06

    come up with the goods

    To produce what was expected or required.

  7. 07

    deal a good hand

    To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.

  8. 08

    deliver the goods

    To do what was promised or expected.

Last updated August 10, 2026