Chunk: as-good-as
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: Practically; very nearly. Used to express that something is so close to a certain state that it can be considered to be in that state.
💬 Contextual Examples
- With a ten-point lead in the final minute, the game is as good as won.
- I've finished painting the walls; the room is as good as done.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: The negotiations are finished, and the treaty is ______ good as signed.
Answer:
as
Practice 2: He promised to pay me back, and his word is as good ______ gold.
Answer:
as
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: good