For good

/fə ˈɡʊd/ prep_phrase

prep_phrase ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    for a long time without essential change wordnet
Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    In a way that is conclusive and final. idiomatic

    "A bad haircut is no fun, but at least you’re not stuck with it for good, only until it grows out."

Example

More examples

"A bad haircut is no fun, but at least you’re not stuck with it for good, only until it grows out."

Etymology

From for (“over (a period of time)”, preposition) + good (“of an action: complete, thorough, utter”, adjective).