Phrase guide

as good as new

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a very good condition or state, especially after being damaged or used much.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: simile

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Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: uudenveroinen — in a very good state
  • Finnish: kuin uusi — in a very good state
  • French: comme neuf — in a very good state
  • French: comme au premier jour — in a very good state
  • German: so gut wie neu — in a very good state
  • Romanian: ca nou — in a very good state
  • Russian: как но́вый (kak nóvyj) — in a very good state
  • Russian: как но́венький (kak nóvenʹkij) — in a very good state
  • Spanish: como nuevo — in a very good state