well\ and\ good

well\ and\ good
adj. phr.
Good; satisfactory.

If my daughter finishes high school, I will call that well and good.

- Often used without a verb to show agreement or understanding.

Well and good; I will come to your house tomorrow.

Compare: all right, all very well, very well

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