Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
all-well-and-good
idiom
/ɔːl wɛl ənd gʊd/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is satisfactory or acceptable, but may not be the complete solution or might not address all concerns.
Examples
- It’s all well and good to suggest we take a vacation, but we need to consider our budget.
- While the plan is all well and good, we still need to think about the long-term consequences.
Meaning
The phrase suggests that while a situation or explanation may be fine or agreeable, it doesn’t necessarily resolve all issues involved.
Synonyms
- acceptable
- satisfactory
- fine
