Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
as-good-as
idiom
/æz ɡʊd æz/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is nearly or virtually equivalent to something else.
Examples
- His performance was as-good-as winning the award.
- With this discount, the deal is as-good-as done.
- In her eyes, helping others is as-good-as a calling.
Meaning
The expression ‘as-good-as’ suggests that although something may not be literally true, it is close enough in quality or effect to be considered so.
Synonyms
- virtually
- nearly
- practically
- almost
- effectively
