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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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Another difference that I think is worth pointing out is that Apollo was just the United States, for good reasons at the time.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He is hoping to return the fridge—and be done with the company for good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

However, Vaughan felt it would have been worthwhile McCullum spending time on the circuit during the early rounds of the County Championship - for good PR if nothing else.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Amazon MGM is putting all of their chips on this film, and for good reason: Andy Weir’s 2021 source novel was a hit among critics and especially among voracious readers of contemporary science fiction.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

I added some Old Sour, with a dash of salt for good measure, and stirred.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

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