God is in the detail
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
god that failed
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
god's eye
An all-seeing or omniscient perspective
god's gift
Someone or something considered exceptionally good or talented
god's gift to men
Someone or something considered exceptionally charming or talented
god's gift to women
A man who is extremely charming or attractive to women
god's green earth
Used to express surprise or shock
god's honest truth
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
god's work
Work that is morally good or beneficial to society
going away
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
going rate
The standard or usual price for something
gold in them thar hills
great wealth or opportunity is available
gold mine
A valuable source of opportunity or information
golden age
A period of great achievement or prosperity
golden days
A period of great happiness or success
golden duck
a player dismissed without scoring
golden goose
A valuable resource that produces wealth or benefits
golden handcuffs
A situation where an employee is paid well but has limited freedom
golden hello
a signing bonus or incentive paid to a new employee
golden mean
A middle course or compromise between extremes
golden rule
Treat others as you want to be treated
golden thread
A common or unifying element throughout something
golden ticket
a highly desirable opportunity or pass
golden touch
Ability to achieve great success or make money easily
golden years
The period of life after retirement, considered a time of relaxation and enjoyment.
golf widow
A person whose spouse spends excessive time playing golf
gone case
Beyond help or repair
gone fishing
not available or working, often due to a deliberate choice
gone north about
completely failed or gone wrong
gone with the wind
Lost or destroyed, often suddenly or irretrievably
good and
completely or thoroughly
good and evil
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
good and plenty
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
good books
Moral and respectable people
good boy
a well-behaved person
good coin
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
good doctor
a doctor who is skilled and caring
good doctors
Skilled and effective medical practitioners
good drunk
Someone who behaves well when intoxicated
good egg
A kind and trustworthy person
good enough for government work
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
good enough for jazz
Satisfactory or acceptable, even if not perfect
good enough to eat
Attractive or appealing, often used to describe someone or something charming
good fences make good neighbours
Clear boundaries promote good relationships
good girl
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
good God
Used to express shock or surprise
good graces
In someone's favor or approval
good gracious
An expression of surprise or shock
good head on one's shoulders
Having common sense and good judgment
good job
Expression of approval or praise for someone's work
good life
A life of happiness and prosperity
good looker
A person who is physically attractive
good old days
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
good or bad
Regardless of whether something is positive or negative
good run
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Good Samaritan
A person who helps others in need without expecting reward
good sense
Sound judgment or practical wisdom
good talk saves the food
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
good things come to those who wait
Patience is often rewarded with desirable outcomes
good times
Enjoyable and pleasant experiences