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so far so good
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used to say that the progress has been satisfactory up until this point
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "so far so good" and when to use it?
The origin of the phrase "so far so good" is uncertain, but it likely comes from the idea of assessing progress or success at a particular point in time. The phrase emphasizes that things have been going well up to that point, but it does not necessarily guarantee continued success or progress.
Examples
The project is challenging, but so far so good.
