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UK//səʊ fɑː səʊ ɡʊd//US//soʊ fɑr soʊ ɡʊd//

Meaning of So far so good

An expression indicating that things are going well up to this point.

In simple words: Everything has been okay until now.

So far so good in a sentence

  • We've completed the first half of the project, and so far so good.
  • I asked how the day was going, and she replied, 'So far so good.'
  • After the first meetings, I would say so far so good on our progress.
  • The new software was installed without issues; so far so good!
  • The weather has been perfect for our trip; so far so good!

How to use So far so good

Used informally to indicate that progress or a situation is satisfactory up to the current point. It's not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a race: 'So far, so good' means you've made it without falling.

Related words

Collocations with So far so good

  • so far
  • good start
  • everything is fine
  • making progress

Synonyms for So far so good

  • all okay
  • so far, so well
  • up to now, good
  • everything is fine

Common mistakes with So far so good

  • Used in a negative context, which can confuse the meaning.
  • Assumed to apply to future expectations rather than current status.
  • Misplaced emphasis on 'so good' without acknowledging 'so far'.

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Frequently asked questions about So far so good

What does So far so good mean?

Everything has been okay until now.

What is the definition of So far so good?

An expression indicating that things are going well up to this point.

How do you use So far so good in a sentence?

We've completed the first half of the project, and so far so good.

Can you give another example of So far so good?

I asked how the day was going, and she replied, 'So far so good.'

What are synonyms for So far so good?

Common alternatives include all okay, so far, so well, up to now, good, everything is fine.

What words go with So far so good?

It commonly pairs with so far, good start, everything is fine, making progress.

What are common mistakes when using So far so good?

Used in a negative context, which can confuse the meaning. Assumed to apply to future expectations rather than current status. Misplaced emphasis on 'so good' without acknowledging 'so far'.

How do you pronounce So far so good?

US: //soʊ fɑr soʊ ɡʊd//, UK: //səʊ fɑː səʊ ɡʊd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use So far so good?

Used informally to indicate that progress or a situation is satisfactory up to the current point. It's not typically used in formal writing.