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good sense

idiom
Meaning

Common sense; sensibleness.


Origin

disputed origin

Calque of Middle French bon sens, from Old French boin sens (modern French bon sens (“common sense, good sense”)).

Examples
SIMPLE

It is good sense to save money for emergencies.

CONTEXTUAL

She showed good sense by checking the weather forecast before planning the outdoor party.

COMPLEX

The experienced manager demonstrated good sense by prioritizing long-term stability over the immediate, short-term profits that the board demanded.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

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

  2. 02

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  3. 03

    all good

    It's all good.

  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

    deal a good hand

    To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.

  7. 07

    do well by doing good

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

  8. 08

    for good and all

    In a way that is conclusive and final.

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