2018년 1월 31일 수요일

Dic: spoken/ well and good.


─ used to indicate calm acceptance, as of a decision.

─ If you say that something is all well and good, you are suggesting that it has faults or disadvantages, although it may appear to be correct or reasonable.

  • It's all well and good for him to say he's sorry for dropping you, but has he told you why he did it?
─ You say well and good or all well and good to indicate that you would be pleased if something happens but you are aware that it has some disadvantages.
  • If they arrive before I leave, well and good. If not, the responsibility will be mine.
  • This is all well and good, but we have to look at the situation in the long term.
spoken. esp. BrE. used to say that something is good or enjoyable, but it also has some disadvantages.
  • Going off on foreign holidays is all well and good, but you've got to get back to reality sometime.
...... Collins, COBUILD, LDOCE

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