“Good”和“bad”是两个尖锐的反义词,在惯用语中,也时时可见。下面便是些例子:
1. For one's own good:对某人有利
It is advisable for a person to learn a new language; it is for his own good.
2. In someone's good books : 令某人喜欢
Tom has changed for the better and is now in our good books.
3. Do someone good:对某人有好处
After a long period of hard work, it will do you good if you take a short holiday.
4. Do someone a good turn:帮助某人
I can never forget the day when David did me a good turn out of sheer kindness.
5. Give someone a good talking-to:强烈批评某人
A woman customer complained to the manager and the manager gave the salesgirl a good talking-to.
6. Good riddance:大解脱
That nasty fellow has gone at last. Good riddance!
7. Have a good time:享受一番
Some old friends met at the weekend and they had a good time at the club.
8. Hold good:继续有效
Certain rules and regulations hold good at all times and places.
9. While the going is good:当情况尚好时
We can have some end-of -the-year bonus while the going is good.
10. Make good:发奋图强
As a dynamic young man, Mike is determined to make good and become somebody one day.
11. As good as done/ finished:几乎全部完成
The whole project is as good as done. We can proceed with the next phase of work now.