# pretty good

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/pretty-good
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

This means something is quite good, but not amazing or perfect. It's a common way to say something is better than just 'okay'.

## Examples

- The movie was pretty good.
- I tried the new restaurant downtown last night, and the food was pretty good.
- Although the performance was not entirely flawless, the audience agreed that the lead actor gave a pretty good show.

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