the good doctor
An honorific for a doctor, especially for a doctor of medicine (a physician) or for Dr. Samuel Johnson.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The good doctor will see you in a few minutes.”
“After the surgery, the good doctor explained the recovery process to the worried family.”
“The good doctor spent his entire life studying rare diseases, earning the respect of his peers and the gratitude of his many patients.”
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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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 up with the goods
To produce what was expected or required.
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deal a good hand
To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.
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deliver the goods
To do what was promised or expected.
Last updated August 10, 2026