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good guy
nounC1
/ˌɡʊd ˈɡaɪ/A morally virtuous or decent man; a man who acts with honesty, kindness, or heroism.
good hair
nounC1/C2
/ɡʊd heə/A complex, culturally significant phrase primarily used to describe hair (typically of Black people) that is straight, wavy, or loosely curled, reflecting European beauty standards; this is often considered contentious and outdated.
good hope
nounMedium
/ɡʊd həʊp/A feeling or attitude of positive expectation and optimism for the future.
good humor
nounLess Common
/ˌɡʊd ˈhjuːmə/A cheerful, pleasant, or friendly mood or temperament.
good joe
nounC1 (Low frequency, established but somewhat dated)
/ɡʊd dʒəʊ/An ordinary, decent, likeable man.
good life
nounB2
/ðə ɡʊd laɪf/A state or style of living that is comfortable, prosperous, and satisfying.
good listener
nounMedium-High
/ˌɡʊd ˈlɪs.nə(ɹ)/A person who pays close, sympathetic, and non-judgmental attention to a speaker.
good looks
plural-nounB1
/ˌɡʊd ˈlʊks/Attractive physical appearance; beauty of face and body.
good luck charm
nounB1
/ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk ˌtʃɑːm/A physical object that a person believes brings them good fortune or protects them from bad luck.
good nature
nounC1
/ˌɡʊd ˈneɪ.tʃə(r)/A cheerful, kind, patient and tolerant disposition; an innate pleasantness of character.
good neighbor policy
nounMedium/Low (Common in historical/political contexts; less frequent in general everyday conversation, where 'good neighbor' is used adjectivally).
/ˌɡʊd ˈneɪbə ˌpɒləsi/A policy or diplomatic approach promoting friendly, cooperative, and non-interventionist relations between countries or, more generally, between people living near each other.
good news
nounVery High
/ˌɡʊd ˈnjuːz/Information that is positive, pleasing, or welcome.
good offices
plural-nounC1/C2
/ˌɡʊd ˈɒfɪsɪz/The friendly intervention or helpful efforts of someone to resolve a dispute or facilitate an agreement between others.
good oil
nounC1
/ɡʊd ɔɪl/Reliable or valuable information; insider knowledge or news.
good ol' boy
nounC1
/ˌɡʊd ˌəʊl ˈbɔɪ/A man, often from the Southern United States, who embodies traditional, informal, local values and social networks, particularly emphasizing loyalty to friends, regional culture, and a relaxed, often conservative lifestyle.
good old boy
nounMedium (US); Low (UK/International)
/ˌɡʊd ˌəʊld ˈbɔɪ/A man, typically from a rural or Southern US background, who is sociable, traditional, conforms to local cultural norms, and is part of an informal network of mutual support.
good people
plural-nounC1
/ɡʊd ˈpiːp(ə)l/A group or community of people who are morally upright, honest, and kind.
good question
nounHigh
/ˌɡʊd ˈkwes.tʃən/A phrase used to acknowledge that someone has asked a thoughtful, insightful, or difficult question, often when the speaker does not have an immediate answer.
good samaritan
nounC1
/ˌɡʊd səˈmærɪt(ə)n/A person who selflessly helps a stranger in need, especially when others refuse to do so.
good samaritan law
nounLow
/ˌɡʊd səˈmærɪtən lɔː/A law that offers legal protection to individuals who voluntarily provide reasonable assistance to people who are injured, ill, or in peril.

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