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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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Growth, margins, demand and investment all signal operational and earnings momentum, while questions still persist as to whether the boom-and-bust cyclicality has been eradicated for good or simply lies dormant.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

If the Strait of Hormuz opens again for good, and tankers start steaming through, she might be able to have a hot shower.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Workers and households who have lived with above-target inflation for five years may start to expect it to continue for good.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

But speaking with reporters, Trump has made it clear he is seeking a way to end the war for good.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The summer of the mariposas, we abandoned our beloved Lotería for good, neglected our chores, and went completely wild.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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