good sense
Common sense; sensibleness.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is good sense to save money for emergencies.”
“She showed good sense by checking the weather forecast before planning the outdoor party.”
“The experienced manager demonstrated good sense by prioritizing long-term stability over the immediate, short-term profits that the board demanded.”
From the Middle French *bon sens*, derived from the Old French *boin sens*. The term entered English as a calque of the French construction, which provides the modern French *bon sens* for common sense.
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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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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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 to one's senses
To reawaken after having lost consciousness.
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come up with the goods
To produce what was expected or required.
Last updated August 10, 2026