Definition of good thing in English:

good thing

noun ˌɡʊd ˈθɪŋ

1In plural Desirable or pleasurable things generally; luxuries; especially tasty and appetizing food; treats. In early use chiefly in "the good things of this world (also life)" (now usually in theological contexts).
2A witty comment or remark; a bon mot.
3Chiefly Horse Racing. A likely success; an excellent opportunity for gain; specifically a horse that is very likely to win a race; a certainty.
4A course of action or state of affairs that is desirable or beneficial; a person who or thing which is commendable.

Phrases

too much of a good thing

Used in reference to the fact that something that is generally desirable or beneficial can be detrimental or unpleasant if experienced excessively.
an overabundance of any of the B vitamins can be too much of a good thing
Example sentencesExamples
- Use a dab of cologne, not half the bottle—there is such a thing as too much of a good thing.
- This opens the door for more weirdness for weirdness's sake, but sometimes, that can be too much of a good thing.
- Such emphasis may prove too much of a good thing.
- Three discs might seem like too much of a good thing, but I was never frustrated by this set.
- Too much of a good thing can often be a waste—or even a downright pollutant.

to know a good thing when one sees it

And variants: to be able to recognize a situation, person, object, etc., as being desirable or worthy of appreciation.

on to a good thing

Informal: in a job or other situation that is pleasant, profitable, or easy; in the position of having an excellent opportunity for success, prosperity, or advantage.

all good things must come to an end

Proverb. and variants: used to express the impermanent nature of pleasurable situations, events, etc.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From good + thing.

Definition of good thing in US English:

good thing

nounˌɡʊd ˈθɪŋ

1In plural Desirable or pleasurable things generally; luxuries; especially tasty and appetizing food; treats. In early use chiefly in "the good things of this world (also life)" (now usually in theological contexts).
2A witty comment or remark; a bon mot.
3Chiefly Horse Racing. A likely success; an excellent opportunity for gain; specifically a horse that is very likely to win a race; a certainty.
4A course of action or state of affairs that is desirable or beneficial; a person who or thing which is commendable.

Phrases

too much of a good thing

: an excessive, and hence detrimental, amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation.

to know a good thing when one sees it

And variants: to be able to recognize a situation, person, object, etc., as being desirable or worthy of appreciation.

on to a good thing

Informal: in a job or other situation that is pleasant, profitable, or easy; in the position of having an excellent opportunity for success, prosperity, or advantage.

all good things must come to an end

Proverb. and variants: used to express the impermanent nature of pleasurable situations, events, etc.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From good + thing.

词汇	good thing
释义	Definition of good thing in English: good thing noun ˌɡʊd ˈθɪŋ 1In plural Desirable or pleasurable things generally; luxuries; especially tasty and appetizing food; treats. In early use chiefly in "the good things of this world (also life)" (now usually in theological contexts). 2A witty comment or remark; a bon mot. 3Chiefly Horse Racing. A likely success; an excellent opportunity for gain; specifically a horse that is very likely to win a race; a certainty. 4A course of action or state of affairs that is desirable or beneficial; a person who or thing which is commendable. Phrases too much of a good thing Used in reference to the fact that something that is generally desirable or beneficial can be detrimental or unpleasant if experienced excessively. an overabundance of any of the B vitamins can be too much of a good thing Example sentencesExamples Use a dab of cologne, not half the bottle—there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. This opens the door for more weirdness for weirdness's sake, but sometimes, that can be too much of a good thing. Such emphasis may prove too much of a good thing. Three discs might seem like too much of a good thing, but I was never frustrated by this set. Too much of a good thing can often be a waste—or even a downright pollutant. to know a good thing when one sees it And variants: to be able to recognize a situation, person, object, etc., as being desirable or worthy of appreciation. on to a good thing Informal: in a job or other situation that is pleasant, profitable, or easy; in the position of having an excellent opportunity for success, prosperity, or advantage. all good things must come to an end Proverb. and variants: used to express the impermanent nature of pleasurable situations, events, etc. Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From good + thing. noun.1 phr. Definition of good thing in US English: good thing nounˌɡʊd ˈθɪŋ 1In plural Desirable or pleasurable things generally; luxuries; especially tasty and appetizing food; treats. In early use chiefly in "the good things of this world (also life)" (now usually in theological contexts). 2A witty comment or remark; a bon mot. 3Chiefly Horse Racing. A likely success; an excellent opportunity for gain; specifically a horse that is very likely to win a race; a certainty. 4A course of action or state of affairs that is desirable or beneficial; a person who or thing which is commendable. Phrases too much of a good thing : an excessive, and hence detrimental, amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation. to know a good thing when one sees it And variants: to be able to recognize a situation, person, object, etc., as being desirable or worthy of appreciation. on to a good thing Informal: in a job or other situation that is pleasant, profitable, or easy; in the position of having an excellent opportunity for success, prosperity, or advantage. all good things must come to an end Proverb. and variants: used to express the impermanent nature of pleasurable situations, events, etc. Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From good + thing. noun.1 phr.
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