so far so good
Up to this point, all is OK.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am learning to drive, and so far so good.”
“We started the project last week, and so far so good with the budget and the timeline.”
“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.”
first recorded 18th c.
First recorded in James Kelly's Complete Collection of Scottish Proverbs (1721).
- 01
a bridge too far
A step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.
- 02
a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
- 03
all good
It's all good.
- 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.
- 05
bill of goods
A set of misleading or deceptive claims.
- 06
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 up with the goods
To produce what was expected or required.
Last updated August 10, 2026