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but good

Idioms  

  1. 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.

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Don’t expect a repeat of the past 12 months, but good old business execution should help push shares higher.

From Barron's

There was plenty of damage to buildings, but good preparation appears to have prevented a repeat of the casualties seen after Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines last week.

From BBC

“These are team players who don’t want to do anything but good in the world. They’re not interested in politics,” Smith argued.

From Slate

“We’re following the precedent. She’s looking for national publicity, apparently she’s gotten some of it, but good luck with that.”

From Salon

Grandparents have an opportunity to pass down not just money but good financial habits that can last a lifetime.

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