For good

Learn the English expression, "For good"

If something happens "for good," it's permanent.

Use this expression to emphasize that you mean something is is not temporary. For example, in the sentence, "That restaurant is closed for good," "for good" tells your listener that that the restaurant is closed permanently. It will not reopen.

We often use "for good" to say that something has stopped and will not start again. A former smoker might have tried to quit a few times. But then she might say, "I finally quit for good when I had kids."

Apple used to make portable music players called iPods. But the company stopped making iPods for good in 2022.

Remember, "for good" is not about good or bad. If something happens "for good," it's permanent--and that can be a good thing or a bad thing.

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