Meaning: Describing an old or used thing that looks good and works well, maybe because of cleaning or repairs.
Examples:
I shined my shoes and now they look as good as new.
I went to visit him in the hospital after his surgery, and when I asked him how he felt, he answered, “As good as new.”
My car runs as good as new after I brought it to the mechanic.
Pop Quiz:
If something is as good as new, it’s…
A. New.
B. Not new.
C. Not good.
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The correct answer is B. Something that is as good as new is not new but it looks like it and still works well.