very good

phrase

formal
used as a response to say one will do something that one has been told or asked to do
"Show the ambassador in." " Very good, sir."

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The spa There are some very good spas on the islands, but nothing of the scale or ambition of Joali Being’s world-class complex. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 This game is leading up to be a perfect storm where the USA looks very good. ABC News, 29 June 2026 With Josh Allen being one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, that should propel him to a very good fantasy football season. Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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“Very good.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/very%20good. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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