good for nothing

Meanings

• adjective

  A person or thing that is useless or of no value.

  - "He was good for nothing after the accident."
  - "The old car was good for nothing but scrap."
  - "She married a man who turned out to be good for nothing."

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Variants

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good-for-nothing , good-for-nothings

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Etymology

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The phrase 'good for nothing' is believed to have originated in the 16th century. It means a person or thing that is incapable of performing any useful function or task.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'good for nothing' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who is a disappointment or a failure.

2. In some cultures, the term 'good for nothing' is considered a compliment, as it implies that the person is free from the burdens of responsibility and can live their life without worry.

3. The term 'good for nothing' has also been used in business to describe a product or service that fails to meet customer expectations or provides no value.

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Related Concepts

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1. useless: Synonym for 'good for nothing'. A thing or person that serves no useful purpose.

2. worthless: Synonym for 'good for nothing'. A thing or person that has no value or merit.

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Culture

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The term 'good for nothing' has been used in various forms of literature and art to describe characters or situations that are useless or worthless. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', Tom is described as being 'good for nothing' when he is mischievous and disobedient.

How to Memorize "good for nothing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or thing that is completely useless or of no value. Imagine a broken-down car or a person who cannot perform any useful task.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'good for nothing' with the idea of uselessness or worthlessness. Remember that it describes a person or thing that cannot perform any useful function.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym GFN: 'Good For Nothing' stands for 'Goes For Nothing' or 'Grabs For Nothing', emphasizing the idea that a 'good for nothing' person or thing is incapable of performing any useful task.

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