Meaning
Things are progressing satisfactorily up to this point.
Cultural Background
Americans often use this to sound positive and upbeat in the workplace, even when things are stressful. British speakers might use this with a touch of irony if things are actually going poorly. It is a universally understood phrase in international business, making it a safe choice for cross-cultural teams.
Use it as a response
It is the perfect answer when someone asks 'How's it going?'
Don't use for the past
It only works for things currently in progress.
Meaning
Things are progressing satisfactorily up to this point.
Use it as a response
It is the perfect answer when someone asks 'How's it going?'
Don't use for the past
It only works for things currently in progress.
Add a detail
Follow it with a detail: 'So far, so good; I've finished the first draft.'
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
The project is difficult, but ____, ____ ____.
The idiom is fixed as 'so far, so good'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
The standard idiom is 'so far, so good'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are halfway through a book and enjoying it.
It describes ongoing progress.
Complete the dialogue.
A: How is the new diet? B: ____.
It is a standard response to a progress check.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesThe project is difficult, but ____, ____ ____.
The idiom is fixed as 'so far, so good'.
Choose the best option.
The standard idiom is 'so far, so good'.
You are halfway through a book and enjoying it.
It describes ongoing progress.
A: How is the new diet? B: ____.
It is a standard response to a progress check.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is common in casual or semi-formal emails.
It is neutral. It works in most settings.
You can, but 'so good' is the standard idiom.
No, it just means no problems yet.
No, use 'it went well' instead.
It is used in all English-speaking countries.
It is a fixed idiom; grammar rules don't always apply to idioms.
No, it is for processes or situations.
Related Phrases
All good
synonymEverything is fine.
So far
builds onUp to this point.
Everything is on track
similarProceeding as planned.
