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up to no goodMisbehaving, being mischievous.Rate it:

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very goodUsed other than as an idiom: very good.Rate it:

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we're goodthere is nothing wrong between us; our relationship is okay, not in jeopardy; alternate way of saying it: we goodRate it:

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well and goodBasically good, but with some shortcoming or limitation.Rate it:

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what good isAlternative form of what's the good ofRate it:

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what's goodwhat's upRate it:

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what's goodwhat is good, especially in reference to food.Rate it:

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what's the good ofWhat is the purpose or advantage of.Rate it:

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which do you want first, the good news or the bad news?An expression stated before having to share bad news (sometimes there is no good news)Rate it:

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you can't keep a good man downA person who has talent, resolve, or moral strength will eventually succeed despite having been overlooked, injured, or defeated.Rate it:

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you're goodIt's OK; it's not a big deal.Rate it:

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your good nameYour name.Rate it:

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your guess is as good as mineI don't knowRate it:

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a purple patchBritish (Informal) a run of success or good fortune. "people expect him to score in every game now he's hit a purple patch."Rate it:

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bitter sweetWhen something is Good and Bad; Positive with negative.Rate it:

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blow downTo knock over with an air current, most often wind.Rate it:

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bon appétitGood appetite; I hope you will enjoy your meal.Rate it:

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born in a barnLacking a sense of etiquette; ill-mannered.Rate it:

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break a leg!This is a common English phrase that is used to wish someone good luck before they perform in a play or other event.Rate it:

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bussinGood, awesomeRate it:

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c'est autant de pris sur l'ennemiSo much saved out of the fire; So much to the good.Rate it:

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case in pointa good exampleRate it:

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crowbaitWeak, or not in good health.Rate it:

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cut a cheese?To Break Wind:Rate it:

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Don't Count Your Chickens before They HatchTo warn someone to wait until the expected good thing has really happened till then avoid making further plansRate it:

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every man to his tradeKeep to your own job and don't meddle in other people's. We should all stick to what we are good at.Rate it:

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fine and dandyExcellent, fine, good; things are well; often used sarcastically to insinuate 'faux' delightRate it:

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forge aheadTo move forward quickly, or to make good progress with (especially a plan)Rate it:

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frugi (opp. nequam) servusa good, useful slave.Rate it:

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get on like a house on fireTo immediately start a good relationship with someoneRate it:

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grin and bear itTo tolerate adversity with good humor; put up with pain, misfortune, or unpleasantness without complaining or in a stoic mannerRate it:

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half-bakedIncomplete; not fully planned or carefully considered, ill-conceived, unsound or badly thought-out; foolish or having no common sense.Rate it:

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happy landingsAn expression of good-luck, safe travel in any conveyance, Have success in your career or business venture.Rate it:

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have one's heart in the right placeTo have good intentions.Rate it:

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hunger is the best spiceWhen one is hungry, anything will taste good.Rate it:

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if they sold it to you, you paid too muchEven when you perceive a good deal, someone is making money off you.Rate it:

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in shapeIn good condition, repair; in a good state.Rate it:

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In the PinkIn good health, enjoying sound health emotionally and physicallyRate it:

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lucky devilsomeone with astounding good luck.Rate it:

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Make a Silk Purse Out of a Sow's EarTo make something good out of something naturally badRate it:

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make head or tail ofTo determine to be good or bad.Rate it:

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make out like a banditTo profit greatly; to get an excessively good deal.Rate it:

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nighty nightGood night.Rate it:

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not much chopNot very goodRate it:

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nothing to write home aboutNot exceptional; not noteworthy or especially good.Rate it:

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now we’re talkingSynonym of now you’re talking; that’s good news, that’s a good plan or idea; that’s what I wanted to hearRate it:

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on its meritsConsidering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.Rate it:

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point blankThe distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.Rate it:

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price is rightThe cost of a thing is reasonable and of good value.Rate it:

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ride highTo enjoy good fortune; to be in a privileged situation; to be particularly happy or proud.Rate it:

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