Good money
noun phrase
A large amount of money.
I paid good money for this watch, it should not be breaking so easily.
Often appears as...
- pay good money
- earn good money
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun phrase
Money that is earned honestly or deservedly.
They deserve good money for the hard work they are doing.
Often appears as...
- deserve good money
- earn good money
Usage tips
Approving
noun phrase
A large amount of money.
I paid good money for this watch, it should not be breaking so easily.
Often appears as...
- pay good money
- earn good money
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun phrase
Money that is earned honestly or deservedly.
They deserve good money for the hard work they are doing.
Often appears as...
- deserve good money
- earn good money
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Context
Used in informal settings, like chatting with friends or casual discussions about purchases.
I wouldn't spend good money on trendy clothes; they go out of style too fast.
Pro Tip 2/3Expectation of Quality
Implies the speaker expects something to be of high quality because a lot was paid.
This laptop should last; I spent good money on it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Wasteful
Suggests careful spending on worthwhile items or experiences, not impulse buys.
Investing in education is spending good money for your future.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Context
Used in informal settings, like chatting with friends or casual discussions about purchases.
I wouldn't spend good money on trendy clothes; they go out of style too fast.
Pro Tip 2/3Expectation of Quality
Implies the speaker expects something to be of high quality because a lot was paid.
This laptop should last; I spent good money on it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Wasteful
Suggests careful spending on worthwhile items or experiences, not impulse buys.
Investing in education is spending good money for your future.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Context
Used in informal settings, like chatting with friends or casual discussions about purchases.
I wouldn't spend good money on trendy clothes; they go out of style too fast.
Pro Tip 2/3Expectation of Quality
Implies the speaker expects something to be of high quality because a lot was paid.
This laptop should last; I spent good money on it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Wasteful
Suggests careful spending on worthwhile items or experiences, not impulse buys.
Investing in education is spending good money for your future.
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