Synonyms

but good

Idioms

Emphatically, thoroughly, as in Ruth decided to clean up the whole yard but good. The word but in this colloquialism functions as an intensive. Also see and how.

Example Sentences

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But good luck telling the Major at that moment.

From Literature

That has been nothing but good news for the Korean market lately, but it does carry risks.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has seen One Battle After Another, and said he "was not expecting it to start the way it did", describing it as "weird" but good.

From BBC

“But good luck finding any records. Or the pilot.”

From Literature

“I hope there are nothing but good times now and ahead.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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