il buon

the good

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phrase Uncommon #20,654

the good “Buon” is a shortened form of “buono” used before a masculine singular noun. The phrase is usually followed by a noun.

IT: È il buon amico di cui ti parlavo.

EN: He’s the good friend I was telling you about.

You should set a good example for your children.

How is good old Pistola, the innkeeper?

— Enrico V (1989)

Thanks to her I can play the good husband.

— Parasite (2019)

Good old Smeagol always helps.

— Il Signore degli Anelli - Le due torri (2002)

Good random cum from a tall white dude.

— Sorry, Baby (2025)

Thanks for the good advice.

Set a good example for your children.

So you abandon the good old teaching.

— L'uomo che venne dalla Terra (2007)

Only the good Lord himself knows what he was doing up there.

— Paddington 2 (2017)

Good King Wenceslas looked out.

— Love Actually - L'amore davvero (2003)

I am the good shepherd.

— La passione di Cristo (2004)

We must set a good example.

— La dolce vita (1960)

We need to set a good example for him.

— Fuck you, prof! (2013)

Good kung fu makes no distinction based on gender or age.

— Ip Man (2008)

If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.

— Amores perros (2000)