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Is "for one's good" a generally used expression?

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Rebecca

Yes, it is! "For your own good" is a very common expression. This expression is used when something is done to protect another person. It's almost like a warning in a sense. If someone is stopping you from doing an action and says "It's for your own good," he or she is trying to protect you for getting hurt. Ex: I won't let you go. It's for your own good. Ex: I'm trying to keep you away from a dangerous situation. It's for your own good. Ex: A: Why can't I see him? B: He's not good for you. He is just going to hurt you again. A: But I want to see him. B: No, it's for your own good.

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