In dictionaries:
no news is good news
Absence of news implies positivity.
up to no good
Engaged in mischievous or harmful activities.
be no good
Ineffective, useless, or unproductive quality.
been no good
Ineffective, unproductive, or morally wrong.
being no good
Incapable of achieving positive outcomes.
is no good
Lacks quality, effectiveness, or value.
was no good
Lacked quality, effectiveness, or value.
were no good
Ineffective, unsuccessful, or of poor quality.
be up to no good
come to no good
for no good reason
a 2012 American-British documentary film about Ralph Steadman, directed by Charlie Paul.
No good deed goes unpunished
The phrase "No good deed goes unpunished" is a sardonic commentary on the frequency with which acts of kindness backfire on those who offer them.
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