Good for cold weather vs Good thing for cold weather

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Good for cold weather' implies that something is suitable or beneficial in cold weather. On the other hand, 'good thing for cold weather' suggests that something is a positive item or object to have in cold weather.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 496 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Good for cold weather"

This phrase is used to describe something that is suitable or beneficial in cold weather.

Examples:

This jacket is good for cold weather.
Hot soup is good for cold weather.
Wool socks are good for cold weather.
A warm blanket is good for cold weather.
Thick gloves are good for cold weather.

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The record for cold weather in Finland was exceeded this winter: minus fifty-four degrees.
The cold weather should continue with a good chance we'll see some snow before it's over.
The cars have a limited range, the durability of the cars isn't very good... and, let me see what else, they don't do well in cold weather.
He's cold-weather training in Virginia.
I have four brothers and grew up in cold weather.
Some cold weather test on a new weapons system.
Cold weather has knocked out the servers at the alarm office.
Seems you brought the cold weather with you from Oxford.
Thank you for coming here today despite of the cold weather.
The cold weather hurts my hip.
In a place where water freezes in cold weather.
All I am saying is if your jet cannot handle a little cold weather...
I've worked on several cold weather digs.
Our players must be inexperienced... and not adjusted to the cold weather.
Best cold weather insulation in the world.
Could be cold weather, lightning.
I just can't get used to this cold weather.
I think the cold weather's been affecting your joints.
Now historically, they had three solid conversation topics: cold weather...
I thought Arabs hated cold weather.

Alternatives:

suitable for cold weather
beneficial in cold weather
ideal for cold weather

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

"Good thing for cold weather"

This phrase suggests that something is a positive item or object to have in cold weather.

Examples:

A portable heater is a good thing for cold weather.
Extra blankets are a good thing for cold weather.
A thermos for hot drinks is a good thing for cold weather.
Insulated boots are a good thing for cold weather.
A snow shovel is a good thing for cold weather.

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The record for cold weather in Finland was exceeded this winter: minus fifty-four degrees.
That would be a good thing for research, a good thing for our 2009 elections, and a good thing for Europe.
This is a good thing for both of us.
I think it could be a good thing for us.
Good thing for him you were around.
That's probably a good thing for everyone.
You've been a really good thing for me.
But that could be a good thing for us.
I wanted good things for you.
Look, Rach, I want only good things for you.
Did good things for us at the start.
And that's a good thing for you.
This is such a good thing for you.
I think this will be a good thing for everybody.
It's a good thing for Wei.
A bountiful thanks and good things for fall.
You make good things for us all these years.
Having Hyatt around here might be a good thing for you.
You do this one last good thing for your friends.
He did a good thing for our people.

Alternatives:

useful item for cold weather
beneficial object for cold weather
helpful thing to have in cold weather

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