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Idioms  

1. Very, as in I'll go when I'm good and ready, or Mike was good and mad at Tom. This phrase is used to intensify the words that follow. [Colloquial; early 1800s]

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“He was a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart until that heart itself just gave out.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Hulu’s “Thank You, Goodnight” charts the good and the bad of Bon Jovi’s 40-year career.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

Representing Bartlett, Nigel Power KC said his client had previously been a "good and caring parent" to his son.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

But they were outnumbered by panelists who voted yes, with those members citing reasons including "the greater good" and "medical freedom" for their decisions.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

“You really stepped in it this time. You’re making me look good, and that’s not easy. I’m usually the one Jordie’s not allowed to talk to.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman