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9th June 2025

So far, so good

We use this expression to say that we are happy with the progress of a situation that has not yet finished.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
Yes
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
How's your new office assistant getting on?
So far, so good. He's settling in and there haven't been any big problems.
Example 2
How's the meeting going?
So far, so good - but they haven't signed the contract yet.

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