good run
Success over an extended period.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We had a good run with this old car.”
“After ten years of success, the band decided to stop touring, knowing they had a good run.”
“Although the company eventually faced bankruptcy, the founders acknowledged they had a good run during the industry's most profitable decade.”
The expression is theatrical in origin, referring to the duration of a play's performance schedule. A production that remains on the stage for a significant period is said to have had a good run.
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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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bill of goods
A set of misleading or deceptive claims.
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break into a run
To start running.
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but good
To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.
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come from a good place
To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.
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come up with the goods
To produce what was expected or required.
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common run
Ordinary persons, things, or events.
Last updated August 10, 2026