As good as

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adverb

Almost the same as or equal to.

Her homemade apple pie is as good as any you'd buy in a shop.
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Often appears as...

  • as good as gold
  • as good as new

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Idiomatic

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Comparative Strength

Indicates something is nearly, but not exactly, the same in quality or value.

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After the repair, my phone was as good as new.
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Not Literal

The phrase often emphasizes close similarity, not exact equivalence.

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With all her experience, she's as good as any professional singer.
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Emotional Nuance

Can suggest a touch of irony or resignation towards the compared subject.

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He missed so many classes, he's as good as failed the course.
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