a phrase used to indicate that something with happen when <insert positive thing(s) here> begin to happen. The phrase says 1) that things are going to get better and 2) that is when the mentioned event or state of being will commence.
see also: the going is good good going and how's it going
see also: the going is good good going and how's it going
example 1:
guy: "do you think 3 people will be enough to run an entire company?"
boss: "it's enough to start with, we'll hire more when the going gets good"
example 2:
dude: "yo man, I heard you started dealin' again... you buy yerself a new TV set yet"
other dude: "nah man, I aint ballin yet, but you know i'll hook myself up when the going gets good, dig?"
dude: "werd"
guy: "do you think 3 people will be enough to run an entire company?"
boss: "it's enough to start with, we'll hire more when the going gets good"
example 2:
dude: "yo man, I heard you started dealin' again... you buy yerself a new TV set yet"
other dude: "nah man, I aint ballin yet, but you know i'll hook myself up when the going gets good, dig?"
dude: "werd"
by Olly J June 10, 2005
Get the when the going gets good mug.Related Words
when the going gets good • When The Going Gets Goth • When the going gets tough, the tough get going • when the going gets tough the tough gets going • When the going gets tough they buckle like a belt • what are you going to do for a face when the baboon wants his ass back • .9.I Am Going To Draw The Line When She Wants To Be With Me, I Will Drift Around Her Curves And Sip That Hennessy, She Is Going To Do The Thing I Like And Leave It All On Me, I Will Do The Thing I Like And Leave It Out For Free.9. • how did your game change for, I’m going to say the better, when you joined the Mafia with Matt and I? • Im the new guy who just raped your dog and im going to lose my dick when im doing it • .9.<.7.9.7.6.>《.7.9.7.6.》Baby Girl Never Knew What Is In Store, I Guess When I Smack Her Back, She Is Going To Know The Definition Of Galore《.7.9.7.6.》<.7.9.7.6.>.9.