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So far, so good

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9 June 2026

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.

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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