good old
idiom
variants
or less commonly good ol'
or good ole
informal
—used before a noun to describe a familiar person or thing with affection or approval
Good old John: you can always count on him to help.
I don't need fancy shoes. I prefer good old sneakers.
They were talking about the good old days.
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Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Just some good old-fashioned blackmail between grandmama and child.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Just drop some good old American firepower and call it a success.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Or good old-fashioned nail polish also offers a TPO-free option.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Good old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20old. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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