was good for

served well for

Was good for indicates sufficiency or capability for a particular purpose or duration.

Something was good for another hundred miles could still function that distance.

A coupon was good for ten percent off entitled the holder to that discount.

The phrase also describes what benefited someone: The vacation was good for her.

In casual speech, someone who was good for a loan could be relied on to repay it.

Related

rest · functionality · friendship · tea · chicken soup · water · fresh air · nap · healing · profitability · happiness · sleep · stretch · savings · self-care · peace of mind · the soul · toast

Opposites
benefit vs. harm

was good forhurt

Cause or feel pain

wore down · damaged · harmed · weakened · impaired

Family

was, good, goodness, goodly, for

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G