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The rest are good men

🇬🇧 UK //ðə rɛst ɑː gʊd mɛn// 🇺🇸 US //ðə rɛst ɑr ɡʊd mɛn//

Meaning of The rest are good men

The others in a group are good.

In simple words: The others are good people.

The rest are good men in a sentence

• The rest are good men, despite the actions of a few.
• Even though some were bad, the rest are good men in the community.
• Remember, the rest are good men who can be trusted.
• After the meeting, I realized the rest are good men willing to help.
• While he complained, I assured him that the rest are good men standing by us.

How to use The rest are good men

Used to emphasize that while some may not be good, the remainder are. Appropriate in conversational and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Remember 'the rest' like a leftover sandwich - the remaining part is still good!

Related words

Collocations with The rest are good men

• the rest are here
• the rest are waiting
• the rest are not affected

Synonyms for The rest are good men

• the others
• the remaining
• the rest of them
• the remaining members
• those left

Common mistakes with The rest are good men

• Confusing 'the rest' with 'the best'.
• Using 'are' instead of 'is' when talking about a singular group.
• Omitting 'the' before 'rest' in formal contexts.

Frequently asked questions about The rest are good men

What does The rest are good men mean?

The others are good people.

What is the definition of The rest are good men?

The others in a group are good.

How do you use The rest are good men in a sentence?

The rest are good men, despite the actions of a few.

Can you give another example of The rest are good men?

Even though some were bad, the rest are good men in the community.

What are synonyms for The rest are good men?

Common alternatives include the others, the remaining, the rest of them, the remaining members, those left.

What words go with The rest are good men?

It commonly pairs with the rest are here, the rest are waiting, the rest are not affected.

What are common mistakes when using The rest are good men?

Confusing 'the rest' with 'the best'. Using 'are' instead of 'is' when talking about a singular group. Omitting 'the' before 'rest' in formal contexts.

How do you pronounce The rest are good men?

US: //ðə rɛst ɑr ɡʊd mɛn//, UK: //ðə rɛst ɑː gʊd mɛn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The rest are good men?

Used to emphasize that while some may not be good, the remainder are. Appropriate in conversational and formal contexts.