have a good time

Meaning

This expression means to enjoy oneself, have fun, or experience pleasure during an event or activity. It is a warm, casual phrase often used to wish someone well before they go to a party, vacation, or social gathering.

Examples

• I hope you have a good time at the concert tonight!

  I hope you have a good time at the concert tonight!

• We had a good time at the beach despite the cloudy weather.

  We had a good time at the beach despite the cloudy weather.

• Did you have a good time at Sarah's birthday party?

  Did you have a good time at Sarah's birthday party?

• The kids always have a good time when they visit their cousins.

  The kids always have a good time when they visit their cousins.

• Just relax and focus on having a good time.

  Just relax and focus on having a good time.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I hope you pass a good time.

  ✓ I hope you have a good time.

  This is a literal translation from languages like Spanish or French. In English, we 'have' time, we do not 'pass' or 'spend' a good time.

• ✗ We had very good time yesterday.

  ✓ We had a very good time yesterday.

  You must include the indefinite article 'a' in this singular construction ('have a good time').

Related Expressions

Practice

• Bye! ___ at the cinema!

  💡 Wish someone enjoyment.

  Show answer

  Have a good time

• We really ___ at your dinner party last night.

  💡 Use the past tense of 'have'.

  Show answer

  had a good time