have a good thing going

Idioms

Have matters arranged to one's benefit or profit. For example, Joe's got a good thing going with this new franchise. It also may be put as make a good thing of, meaning “make something work to one's benefit,” as in If we work hard we can make a good thing of this job. The first term dates from the second half of the 1900s, the second from the early 1800s. Also see have going for one.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I think the Dolphins have a good thing going here,” Fangio said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

“It’s definitely real frustrating when we have a good thing going, have a nice little rhythm, figuring stuff out,” Mann said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2022

I think, We have a good thing going.

From Slate • Oct. 19, 2018

Along with rookie halfback Ezekiel Elliott, they have a good thing going on offense.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2016

This is business and we have a good thing going.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2011

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023