good for (someone or something)

idiom

1

—used to express approval of someone

"I passed the exam!" "Good for you!"

"He got the job." "Good for him!"

2

: resulting in something good or desirable for (someone or something)

Regular exercise is good for you.

Hot soup is good for a cold.

Being with friends is especially good for him right now.

3

—used to say how long something will continue or be valid

This offer is good for the remainder of the month.

Our old car still runs and should be good for a few more years.

4

somewhat informal : able to provide or produce (something)

I'm good for a hundred dollars if you need a loan.

Examples of good for (someone or something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There is nothing as good for knowing if a film is going to work as sitting in a room with strangers. —Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024

Though experts agree slow running can be good for you, there are a few caveats to keep in mind. —Amber Sayer, Health, 10 May 2024