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

Last year, the Ram 1500 RHO debuted with the High Output version of the new 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane engine, good for 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. —Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

Good for birds, good for fish — and good for us In certain cases, seawalls might be the best way to stabilize a shoreline, Evans said: such as at a port, where huge waves are constantly rolling in from ship traffic. —Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025

The team entered the day with a .747 team OPS, good for fifth in the majors. —Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025

And there are a few reasons why walking, specifically, may be good for your back. —Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 27 June 2025