good time
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1.0
- noun
- /ɡʊd taɪm/
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buen rato
- We spent the afternoon at the lake and had a good time swimming, talking, and enjoying the view.
- a very good time
- good times and bad
- also a good time
And God, we had some good times, you know?
- And God, we had some good times, you know?
- And it was a good time, obviously.
- So I had some good times in prison, right.
- He goes strong men create good times, good times create weak men.
- Just give a some people a good time in the theater.
- You go there hoping for the good time, but when?
- I've had some really, really good moments of good times for Liverpool.
- If not, just a good time of your life.
Examples
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We had a great time at the amusement park last weekend, riding all the roller coasters and eating cotton candy.
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It's not a good time to stop.
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OK, I guess this is a good time to take a break.
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And God, we had some good times, you know?
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Now, just to think, maybe it's a good time to do this.
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I like to have a good time.
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We had a good time, right?
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We decided this was a good time for our first meal of the day.
Academic text (2006) -
I'm having a good time.
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Amy, I'm here to have a good time.
Synonyms
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1.0
Causing people to have a good time
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3.6
A very fun event where people enjoy themselves
A time that people enjoy very much
A very fun time that people enjoy a lot
Antonyms
How Enjoyable
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'good' (providing pleasure) modifies 'time' (a period or occasion), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it means a period that is enjoyable. This follows a common, cross-linguistic compositional pattern and requires no idiomatic knowledge, making it immediately comprehensible.
Etymology
The phrase good time comes from joining good and time to imagine a time that goes well, like a sunny afternoon when everyone laughs. That's why it now means 'an enjoyable or exciting experience'.