Phrase guide

much good may it do someone

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

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phrase

Meaning 1

Used to express the hope that something will work out well for someone, often with the implication that, while hoping for the best, the speaker does not expect much.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: good for someone

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From do good.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: onnea — Translations
  • French: grand bien te fasse — Translations
  • French: grand bien lui fasse — Translations
  • French: grand bien vous fasse — Translations
  • French: grand bien leur fasse — Translations
  • Italian: buon pro gli faccia — Translations
  • Polish: oby dobro trafiło — Translations