So Far, So Good
So far, so good - Everything’s all right up to this point. It’s hard to pinpoint why this good old proverb, found in the annals of James Kelly’s Scottish Proverbs (1721), continues to hang in there. The implication always hovers that something might flub up, but hey, not a hiccup yet!
Similar Expressions:
- All systems go: Everything is functioning well, like a spaceship bracing for liftoff!
- Smooth sailing: Easy progress, with dreams of pirate ships on calm waters.
- Everything’s coming up roses: Life feels like a fragrance-filled botanical garden.
Related Sayings and Proverbs:
- “Steady as she goes”: Navigate life carefully but steadily, like a seasoned ship’s captain.
- Keep on trucking: Maintain steady progress, ideally while envisioning an 18-wheeler.
- Rolling right along: Continuing to move forward without a hitch, with extra bread rolls on the side!
Literature, Songs, and Movies:
- “The Little Engine That Could” by Watty Piper - This children’s classic inspires persistence with each “I think I can!”
- “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor - The ultimate workout anthem, ensuring you know the fight’s worth the effort.
- “Forrest Gump” (1994 Film) - Forrest’s journey embodies “so far, so good,” even when life’s a box of chocolates.
Humorous & Inspirational Quotes:
“So far, so good; and with fresh batteries, we’ll keep the remote working despite its questionable intentions.” - H. Cheerful Clarke
“If life gives you worries, then till now, laugh it off—‘so far, so good,’ and bring on more dessert.” - H. Cheerful Clarke
Intriguing Farewell:
Remember, dear reader, every journey worth taking has potholes, rainbows, and undoubtedly, a squashed banana peel or two. They’re stepping stones to discover that life, truly lived, always echoes, “So far, so good.” 🚀🌟 - Yours optimistically, H. Cheerful Clarke
