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It is a good step vs this is a good step

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It is a good step' is more general and can refer to any situation, while 'This is a good step' is more specific and refers to a step that is currently being discussed or observed.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1566 views

It is a good step

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express approval or positivity about a decision or action taken.

Examples:

It is a good step towards improving our relationship.
It is a good step to take before making a final decision.

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It is a good step, but it will make sense and be successful only if there is real political will behind its implementation.
So it is a good step in the right direction.
It is not perfect and it is not everything we would have wanted, but we think it is a good step in the right direction.
That is not to say that this is a perfect proposal, but it is a good step in the right direction.
I believe it is a good solution and a step forward in ensuring that existing differences, and in particular unfair differences, are removed.
This is a good step in the right direction because it is important that the money also goes into furthering our development goals.
I therefore believe that this report shows the way and is a good step forwards, as is the Commission's support for it.
The initiative of broadcasting to this country is a good step in the right direction, but frankly, I do not know what has become of it.
The Menrad report is a good step in that direction, even though I think that it largely accepts the existing form of planning.
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The Simpson report is a good step along this road.
Mr President, the agreed CRD text is a good step forward on core capital, exposures and supervision.
The Commission's work programme on policy coherence is a good step in this direction.
Therefore this law is a good step forward.
This Action Plan is a good step in that direction.
So I think this is a good step.
This initiative is a good step in the right direction, although to optimise the results that may come of it additional measures should be taken in additional fields.
The Commission's communication of 13 November on a roadmap for the two countries is a good step in the right direction.
I believe that this text that we are going to vote on tomorrow is a good step in the right direction.

Alternatives:

This is a good decision
That was a good move
He made a good choice

this is a good step

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express approval or positivity about a specific step that is currently being discussed or observed.

Examples:

This is a good step towards achieving our goal.
This is a good step in the right direction.

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So I think this is a good step.
Mr Papakyriazis, you are quite right to say that this is a good step forward.
However, I want to talk about local generation as well, because I believe this is a good step forward, as long as local projects are supported by local people and benefit the local area.
This is a good step in the right direction because it is important that the money also goes into furthering our development goals.
This is a good step forward, but as the Commission and the Fisheries Committee continually point out, much improvement is needed in the control programmes of all Member States.
Therefore this law is a good step forward.
This Action Plan is a good step in that direction.
The initiative of broadcasting to this country is a good step in the right direction, but frankly, I do not know what has become of it.
We believe this is a good and positive step targeted specifically at assisting victims of the disaster.
This initiative is a good step in the right direction, although to optimise the results that may come of it additional measures should be taken in additional fields.
The first step, however, is to vote in favour of this package, which is a good step in the right direction.
That is why this important tool is a good step in the right direction in the recycling of electronic waste, allowing us to guarantee better resource efficiency and the return of raw materials to producers.
Therefore, this common position is a good first step.
The more free movement you have, the more Schengen you have, the more international crime you have, the more we need cooperation on a European level and I think this report is a good step in that direction.
In short, I would like to welcome this report which is a good first step in the move for greater transparency.
We wholeheartedly accept this and feel that this is a very good step towards further European integration and certainly to bring the citizens of these countries closer to us.
This Parliament and the European Commission can help Burundi and this resolution is a very good step in that direction.
Finally, I think we are in the midst of an engineering revolution that has the same consequences as when we went from steam to electricity, and now we are going from electricity to smart energy, and this is a very good step on the way.
So, there is, in this House, a gap between what we say and what we do, but this report is a very good first step in terms of improving consumer protection.
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Alternatives:

This decision is a good one
This move is a good choice
This step is a positive development

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