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so far so good

idiom
A2
Meaning

Up to this point, all is OK.

Origin

first recorded 18th c.

First recorded in James Kelly's Complete Collection of Scottish Proverbs (1721).

Examples
SIMPLE

I am learning to drive, and so far so good.

CONTEXTUAL

We started the project last week, and so far so good with the budget and the timeline.

COMPLEX

Although the expedition faced several unexpected challenges during the first few days, the team leader reported that, so far so good, they remained on schedule to reach the summit.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a bridge too far

    A step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.

  2. 02

    a good deal

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

  3. 03

    all good

    It's all good.

  4. 04

    as far as one knows

    To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

  5. 05

    bill of goods

    A set of misleading or deceptive claims.

  6. 06

    but good

    To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

  7. 07

    come from a good place

    To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.

  8. 08

    come up with the goods

    To produce what was expected or required.

Last updated June 6, 2026