meaning of 'As good as'

[LBRN]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #153 "Comparison with as .... as", question 4

Oh no! I failed all my exams last week. I'm ......... dead when my parents see my final report card.

(a) as good as
(b) as long as
(c) as soon as
(d) as much as

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #153 "Comparison with as .... as", answer 4

Oh no! I failed all my exams last week. I'm as good as dead when my parents see my final report card.

Correct answer: (a) as good as

Your answer was: incorrect
Oh no! I failed all my exams last week. I'm as soon as dead when my parents see my final report card.
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Hi,

What does As Good As mean?

LBRN

[Conchita]

'As good as' means 'almost' or 'practically'.