good oil
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Meaning · English
The truth; genuine information.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
If you want the inside information on what the elected members are up to, the stories behind the stories, the good oil, that is where you find them.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “good oil” mean?
The truth; genuine information.
Is “good oil” formal or informal?
good oil is generally slang.