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went fine vs went good

Both phrases are commonly used in informal English, but 'went fine' is more widely accepted and considered more correct. 'Went good' is often considered incorrect by traditional grammar rules, but it is frequently used in casual conversation.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1121 views

went fine

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe that something proceeded or happened in a satisfactory or acceptable manner.

Examples:

  • The meeting went fine.
  • The trip went fine, no problems at all.
  • Everything went fine with the project.
  • Travelling, immigration office, everything went fine.
  • My meeting with Harvey went fine.
  • The catch part went fine... mostly.
  • It went fine, I think we can help them.
  • But your mom bought pizza for us, so everything went fine.
  • My date went fine, thank you very much.
  • We're still standing here, so I think it went fine.
  • If we could agree that there was an avalanche and that we were frightened, but that everything went fine.
  • I called him, and everything went fine.
  • - You said the surgery went fine.
  • Everything went fine till his brother got killed by an oil truck.
  • That part of the relationship went fine.
  • He told the section and we all went fine.
  • - It all went fine, Don Lorenzo... but you've got to be used to be around that kind of people.
  • He was operated and went fine.
  • When you didn't know the answers, you clawed your way back and it went fine.
  • Well, it seems everything went fine.
  • It went fine, and I think they liked it
  • Not at all, everything went fine
  • I was worried at first but it all went fine

Alternatives:

  • went well
  • went smoothly
  • went as planned
  • went without a hitch
  • went without any issues

went good

This phrase is commonly used in informal English, but it is considered incorrect by traditional grammar rules.

This phrase is used informally to describe that something proceeded or happened in a satisfactory or acceptable manner.

Examples:

  • The party went good, everyone had a great time.
  • The presentation went good, I think the clients were impressed.
  • The exam went good, I'm confident I did well.
  • I heard it went good with Mr. Roslyn last night.
  • Caryn, you told me the date went good.
  • Okay, so things went good last night.
  • You swear to me it went good?
  • Whether things went good or bad,...

Alternatives:

  • went well
  • went smoothly
  • went as planned
  • went without a hitch
  • went without any issues

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