How to Pronounce "well and good"
expression
WEL-and-GOOD, WEL-and-GID, WEL-ənd-GOOD, WEL-ənd-GID
wel-AND-GOOD
Definition
Used to agree that something is fine, but often suggests there is a problem or something more to consider. It shows acceptance, but may introduce a condition or a contrasting idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd
British English
wˈɛl/ /ˈænd/ /ɡˈʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEL-and-GOOD, WEL-and-GID, WEL-ənd-GOOD, WEL-ənd-GID
UK
wel-AND-GOOD
Listen in Context
That's well and good, but what about next week?
It’s well and good if you finish, but don’t rush.
You can go, and that’s well and good.
Fixing your homework is well and good, but you also need to study for the test.