Be in a good, bad, dark, etc. place

phrase

In a satisfactory, favorable, or prosperous scenario or situation.

After months of struggling, she's finally in a good place in her life.
Visual representation of "be in a good, bad, dark, etc. place" - In a satisfactory, favorable, or prosperous scenario or situation

Often appears as...

  • be in a good place right now
  • find oneself in a good place

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

In a bad, unfavorable, or difficult scenario or situation.

Josh has been in a bad place ever since his girlfriend left him.
Visual representation of "be in a good, bad, dark, etc. place" - In a bad, unfavorable, or difficult scenario or situation

Often appears as...

  • be in a bad place right now
  • find oneself in a bad place

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

In a situation characterized by despair, depression, or negativity.

He's in a really dark place right now - I'm worried about him.
Visual representation of "be in a good, bad, dark, etc. place" - In a situation characterized by despair, depression, or negativity

Often appears as...

  • be in a dark place right now
  • find oneself in a dark place

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

In a satisfactory, favorable, or prosperous scenario or situation.

After months of struggling, she's finally in a good place in her life.
Visual representation of "be in a good, bad, dark, etc. place" - In a satisfactory, favorable, or prosperous scenario or situation

Often appears as...

  • be in a good place right now
  • find oneself in a good place

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

In a bad, unfavorable, or difficult scenario or situation.

Josh has been in a bad place ever since his girlfriend left him.
Visual representation of "be in a good, bad, dark, etc. place" - In a bad, unfavorable, or difficult scenario or situation

Often appears as...

  • be in a bad place right now
  • find oneself in a bad place

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

In a situation characterized by despair, depression, or negativity.

He's in a really dark place right now - I'm worried about him.
Visual representation of "be in a good, bad, dark, etc. place" - In a situation characterized by despair, depression, or negativity

Often appears as...

  • be in a dark place right now
  • find oneself in a dark place

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "be in a good, bad, dark, etc. place"
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Positive Outcome

Use when expressing achievement or fulfillment in someone's personal or professional life.

Illustration for Positive Outcome
After years of hard work, he’s in a good place with his career.
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Emotional Stability

Indicates a state of mental or emotional balance and peace.

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Yoga has helped her; she’s in a good place mentally.
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Healing Process

Suggests progress in recovering from a trauma or setback.

Illustration for Healing Process
He's been grieving, but now he's in a good place.
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