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so-far-so-good

/ˌsəʊ fɑː səʊ ɡʊd/
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Used to say that things are okay up to this point, but the situation may change later. It often shows cautious optimism.

  • So far so good, but we still have a long way to go.
  • The test is hard, but so far so good.
  • So far so good with the new system.

Adinary Nuance

Use so far so good when you want to say things are okay until now, with some caution. It is less formal than everything is fine and less complete than all is well. It often sounds more realistic because it admits the situation could still change.

In other languages

Vietnamese
tạm ổn
Spanish
hasta ahora bien
Chinese
到目前为止不错
Japanese
今のところ順調
Korean
지금까지는 괜찮다

Etymology

This phrase is built from common English words and became popular in everyday speech in the 20th century. It is often used as a quick, spoken response.

Common phrases

So far, so goodAll is going well so farSo far it’s okay

Synonyms

Related words

Frequently asked questions

Is so far so good formal or informal?
It is neutral to informal. It is common in speech and in friendly writing.
What is the difference between so far so good and everything is fine?
So far so good means the situation is okay until now. Everything is fine sounds more complete and certain.
Can I use so far so good in business English?
Yes, in meetings or updates. It sounds natural when you report progress carefully.
How do I use so far so good in a sentence?
Put it after a report on progress. Example: 'The project is on schedule, so far so good.'