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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All of the classic, comforting flavors of good old shrimp and grits come together in easy, casserole form.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Nearly every culture boasts its own version of chicken and rice, from arroz con pollo and chicken biryani to chicken congee and good old chicken and rice casserole.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Oh, Hi! and the Pete Davidson-starring thriller The Home don't stand in the way, next week is going to be a good old fashioned Marvel vs. DC blowout at the box office.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 July 2025
The best part, of course, came from some good old fashioned hammy acting, courtesy of Pullman's President Thomas J. Whitmore.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 July 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Nearly every culture boasts its own version of chicken and rice, from arroz con pollo and chicken biryani to chicken congee and good old chicken and rice casserole.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Oh, Hi! and the Pete Davidson-starring thriller The Home don't stand in the way, next week is going to be a good old fashioned Marvel vs. DC blowout at the box office.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 July 2025
The best part, of course, came from some good old fashioned hammy acting, courtesy of Pullman's President Thomas J. Whitmore.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 July 2025
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“Good old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20old. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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