Good and proper

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adverb

Completely or thoroughly.

He made sure the door was locked good and proper.
Visual representation of "good and proper" - Completely or thoroughly

Often appears as...

  • lock good and proper
  • fixed good and proper

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used mostly in spoken and informal contexts, not in formal writing.

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The band played good and proper at the local pub.
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British Origin

It's a British English phrase, so it's more common in the UK.

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She scolded him good and proper for arriving late.
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Implicative Meaning

Implies something was done with great effort or to a great extent, sometimes with finality.

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They settled the argument good and proper.
Visual representation of the word "Good and proper"

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