so far so good

Register · Informal Informal — used in casual, everyday conversation among friends and family. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings. CEFR A2

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Figurative meaning

used to say that things have gone well up to now

Why this phrase?

The phrase gives a favorable report only up to the present point, without promising what will happen next.

Example

“We've driven half the way — so far so good.”

Dictionary details

Tags

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

hit the nail on the head Neutral · CEFR B1

To describe or identify something exactly right.

the rest is history Neutral · CEFR B1

later events are already familiar or easily assumed, so they need no further telling

full circle Neutral · CEFR B2

back to the original position or state after a series of changes

see the light of day Neutral · CEFR B2

be created, published, or finally made available for people to see

sing the praises of Neutral · CEFR B2

to praise a person or thing enthusiastically when speaking to others

stand the test of time Neutral · CEFR B2

to remain effective, admired, or valuable over a long period

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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