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good call

A good decision or idea. The phrase does not have to be preceded by an article. Hey, good call—I think the blue tie will bring out my eyes more, just like you said. Ordering this dish was definitely a good call—it's delicious! Do you really think it's a good call to sneak out and go to that party?
See also: call, good
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good call (or bad call)

used to express approval (or criticism) of a person's decision or suggestion. informal
Originally good call or bad call referred to decisions made by referees or umpires in a sports match.
See also: call, good
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Good call!

exclam. That was a good decision! Good call, Walter! You picked the right company to deal with.
See also: good
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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