good for



good for you

(spoken)
I am pleased about someone's success or good luck a€?I told him I wasn't going to get involved.a€? a€?Good for you.a€? a€?He's started jogging again.a€? a€?Good for him.a€?
Usage notes: usually said as a reaction to what someone has said
See also: good

good for

1. Beneficial to, as in Milk is good for children. [Tenth century a.d.]
2. Financially reliable, able to pay or repay, as in They know he's good for a big tip. [Mid-1800s]
3. Able to serve or continue to function, as in This furniture's good for at least ten more years, or I hope you're not tired-I'm good for another three miles or so. [Mid-1800s]
4. Equivalent in value; also, valid for. For example, These coupons are good for a 20 percent discount, or This contract is good for the entire life of the book. [Second half of 1800s]
5. good for someone. An expression of approval, as in Good for Bill-he's sold the car, or Good for you! You passed the exam. This usage differs from the others in that orally a slight emphasis is placed on you or whoever is being mentioned. [Mid-1800s]
See also: good

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
OllieAHL-eeEnglish
Theofanis-Greek
Ayberk-Turkish
MelodyMEL-ə-deeEnglish
Firoozeh-Persian
DerrylDER-əlEnglish (Rare)