very good

phrase

formal
used as a response to say one will do something that one has been told or asked to do
"Show the ambassador in." " Very good, sir."

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One expert says such children, who may not speak very good English and are dealing with unthinkable trauma, also have unique needs. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 July 2026 That’s a sign the Colts’ skill-position players are very good. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 That’s without mentioning the very good room service menu (order the hot chocolate at least once). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 My films, especially the last three which are steeped in history, have a very good home there. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for very good

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“Very good.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/very%20good. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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