good old
phrase
variants
or less commonly good ol'
or good ole
informal
—used before a noun to describe a familiar person or thing with affection or approval
Good old John: you can always count on him to help.
I don't need fancy shoes. I prefer good old sneakers.
They were talking about the good old days.
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Would some good old-fashioned linoleum flooring help calm one down?
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Padgett Powell,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
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“Good old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20old. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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