make good
To achieve substantial success in life, often in business.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He left his small town to make good in the city.”
“She started with nothing but worked hard and made good within ten years.”
“Against all odds, the son of a farmer had made good, building a shipping empire that spanned three continents.”
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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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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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026