why is the answer good?

[vangie]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #559 "English Slang Idioms (197)", question 6

"I am going to transfer you to our quality control division. You are an excellent analyst and very intelligent. I think developing those skills in a real-world setting and getting experience in another area of this company will do you ........., career wise," Max said to Justine.

(a) good
(b) ahead
(c) favorably
(d) advancement

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #559 "English Slang Idioms (197)", answer 6

"I am going to transfer you to our quality control division. You are an excellent analyst and very intelligent. I think developing those skills in a real-world setting and getting experience in another area of this company will do you good, career wise," Max said to Justine.

Correct answer: (a) good

Your answer was: ?
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why is the answer good?

vangie

[Linda]

Hi Vangie,
The answer is "good" because this is a common idiom that means:
"1. do good - be beneficial for; "This will do you good."
- it's a benefit
- aid, help - improve the condition of;
For example, "These pills will do the patient some good."
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