for one's own good

prepositional phrase

To an excessive extent or degree, especially to the extent that it is negative, gets in the way, etc.

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Meanings

prepositional phrasefor one's own good (not comparable)
  1. not comparableTo an excessive extent or degree, especially to the extent that it is negative, gets in the way, etc.
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APA

for one's own good. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/for%20one's%20own%20good

MLA

“for one's own good.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/for%20one's%20own%20good. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “for one's own good,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/for%20one's%20own%20good.

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