To the good

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adverb

In a favorable or advantageous position.

At the end of the game, their team was ten points to the good
Visual representation of "to the good" - In a favorable or advantageous position

Often appears as...

  • points to the good
  • dollars to the good
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Positive Outcome

Use 'to the good' when the result is better than expected or gives an advantage.

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Despite the difficulties, we finished the project two days to the good.
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Sports Scoring

In sports, 'to the good' often refers to a lead in points or goals.

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The team is five goals to the good at the halftime break.
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Not Physical

The phrase doesn't usually describe physical objects, but abstract advantages.

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He's several recommendations to the good for his university application.
Visual representation of the word "To the good"

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