good condition — well maintained
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
Something that is in good condition is clean, works well, and has been looked after properly.
Say it like a native
Textbook The car has been very well preserved and maintained.
Native The car's in good condition.
'In good condition' is the standard phrase, especially for selling; the paraphrase is wordy.
Pattern: in good condition
In use
- The second-hand laptop I bought is still in good condition.daily life
- If I buy a used car, I always check that it's in good condition before making a decision.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ The bike is in a good condition.
✓ The bike is in good condition.
Usually no 'a' — 'in good condition' (though 'in a good state' does take 'a').
Common collocations
in good condition— in, keep, excellent, perfect
Don't confuse it
Do not confuse with 'bad condition', which means something is damaged or not working well.