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What good will that do

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt ɡʊd wɪl ðæt duː// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt ɡʊd wɪl ðæt du//

Meaning of What good will that do

A rhetorical question asking about the usefulness of an action.

In simple words: What benefit will that provide?

What good will that do in a sentence

• When he suggested we meet at midnight, I thought, 'What good will that do?'
• If you ignore the problem, what good will that do?
• She criticized the new policy by asking, 'What good will that do for the employees?'
• He always asks, 'What good will that do?' whenever I propose a solution.
• During the meeting, someone said, 'What good will that do?' and the room went silent.

How to use What good will that do

Used to question the usefulness of an action or suggestion. Appropriate in discussions where the efficacy of a recommendation is being challenged.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Imagine asking if a good deed like helping a neighbor will truly make a difference.

Related words

Collocations with What good will that do

• ask what good will that do
• wonder what good will that do
• question what good will that do

Synonyms for What good will that do

• What will that accomplish?
• What benefit is that?
• How is that helpful?
• What difference will that make?

Common mistakes with What good will that do

• Using it in a sarcastic tone without context.
• Misplacing the phrase in formal situations.
• Confusing it with 'What will that achieve?' which is more direct.

Frequently asked questions about What good will that do

What does What good will that do mean?

What benefit will that provide?

What is the definition of What good will that do?

A rhetorical question asking about the usefulness of an action.

How do you use What good will that do in a sentence?

When he suggested we meet at midnight, I thought, 'What good will that do?'

Can you give another example of What good will that do?

If you ignore the problem, what good will that do?

What are synonyms for What good will that do?

Common alternatives include What will that accomplish?, What benefit is that?, How is that helpful?, What difference will that make?.

What words go with What good will that do?

It commonly pairs with ask what good will that do, wonder what good will that do, question what good will that do.

What are common mistakes when using What good will that do?

Using it in a sarcastic tone without context. Misplacing the phrase in formal situations. Confusing it with 'What will that achieve?' which is more direct.

How do you pronounce What good will that do?

US: //wɑt ɡʊd wɪl ðæt du//, UK: //wɒt ɡʊd wɪl ðæt duː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What good will that do?

Used to question the usefulness of an action or suggestion. Appropriate in discussions where the efficacy of a recommendation is being challenged.