but good

Idioms and Phrases

Emphatically, thoroughly, as in Ruth decided to clean up the whole yard but good . The word but in this colloquialism functions as an intensive. Also see and how .

Example Sentences

She would likely learn to bring Trump nothing but good news.

From Slate

But good luck keeping straight the roles assigned to Gabby Beans, who’s called upon to play Mercutio, the Friar and the Prince.

From Los Angeles Times

No spark, but good conversation for hours.

From Los Angeles Times

But good intentions can’t hide the derivative nature of the project.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is a show. This is anything but good policy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• decidedly
• deeply
• eminently
• exceedingly
• exceptionally
• extraordinarily
• extremely
• greatly
• hugely
• immensely
• profoundly
• really
• remarkably
• so
• strikingly
• supremely
• terribly
• tremendously
• vastly
• very much