good old
phrase
variants or less commonly good ol' or good ole
informal
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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“Good old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/good%20old. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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