Good Idioms

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a little of what you fancy does you good

Meaning: It is a coveted way of addressing the benefits that one derives out of having sex.

Example: He was very happy to work overtime today because he could go home half day on his anniversary. A little of what he wanted has done him good. Read more ➺


a good man is hard to find

Meaning: This proverb refers to women who are looking for suitable alliances but aren't able to find them.

Example: He has stood by her in all her troubled times. Usually a good man is hard to find but she has done quite well for herself. Read more ➺


have never had it so good

Meaning: It literally means what it says, that is, a person has not had better of whatever it is that is being discussed before.

Example: You should not have broken up with her. You have never had it so good with anyone else. Read more ➺


your guess is as good as mine

Meaning: I don't know

Example: If you want to know which one is the best of these movies, well, your guess is as good as mine. Read more ➺


bona fide

Meaning: to be genuine, verified

Example: The text on this website is bona fides, always. Read more ➺


a blessing in disguise

Meaning: the misfortune which turns out to have advantages

Example: Losing that job turned out to be a blessing in disguise for him as it forced him to plunge into business. Read more ➺


in the good books

Meaning: be in somebody's favour or good opinion

Example: He always managed to be in the good books of the bosses, surprised one and all. Read more ➺


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