good-for-nothing . good-for-nothing {adj. phr.} Worthless. While Janice works hard each day, her good-for-nothing husband hangs around in the bars. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: G Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment