simple past tense and past participle of hold good

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold good

(Internet slang) Good job, well done, congratulations!

(psychology) To present oneself, when being tested or evaluated, in a misleadingly positive manner, exaggerating good traits and playing down bad ones.

(idiomatic, often followed by with) liked, in someone's good books.

Alternative form of in good odor

Used to express approval of a clever idea.

(Internet slang, childish) A dog, especially one that is beloved or cute.

(idiomatic) Success over an extended period.

(Britain) Good luck, favourable outcome, happiness / (Britain) Good riddance, a suitable dismissal or disposal of something worthless or harmful.