Phrase guide

to the good

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

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

to an advantage or profit

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • after these government reforms, we are 500 dollars to the good
  • we have some extra food, but it should all be to the good

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Antonyms: none provided

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