good for a laugh

phrase

1
: amusing or funny
I thought her report was good for a laugh, but it didn't have much helpful information.
2
: able to make people laugh because one is funny
She's always good for a laugh.

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“Good for a laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20for%20a%20laugh. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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