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for good

Idioms  

  1. Also, for good and all. Permanently, forever. For example, I'm moving to Europe for good. [1500s] Also see for keeps.

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The day before they left the village for good, he asked the whole family to see him to the bank of the river.

From Literature

Others began sharing photos of the character, saying: "Share this image for good fortune".

From BBC

Now, just one game away from ending their trophy drought, are the Premier League leaders about to silence accusations of being the 'nearly men' for good?

From BBC

What if they get kicked out for good?

From Literature

Athletic careers unravel, for good and mundane reasons, all the time.

From The Wall Street Journal

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