Good as new Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu
GOOD-az-NOO
ɡˈʊd/ /ˈæs/ /njˈuː
good-AZ-NYOO
Definition
If something is "good as new," it is in excellent condition, almost like it just came from the store, even if it is not actually new.
Usage & Nuances
"Good as new" is informal and almost always used for objects, not people. Common after repairs or cleaning. Typical in the phrase: "It's good as new." Avoid using for things that can't physically be restored.
Spanish: como nuevoPortuguese (BR): como novoPortuguese (PT): como novoChinese (Simplified): 和新的一样Chinese (Traditional): 和新的一樣Hindi: बिल्कुल नया जैसाArabic: كأنه جديدBengali: নতুনের মতো - একেবারে নতুনRussian: как новыйJapanese: 新品同様Vietnamese: như mớiKorean: 새것처럼Turkish: yeni gibiUrdu: بالکل نیا جیسا - نیا جیساIndonesian: seperti baru
Example Sentences
After fixing the bike, it was good as new.
basic
My shoes look good as new after cleaning them.
basic
The phone was repaired and now it's good as new.
basic
Just a little polish and your car will be good as new.
natural
I dropped it, but after repair, it's good as new—can't even see the crack.
natural
Don’t worry, your shoes will be good as new once we fix them up.
natural