Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

if it works, it works

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.97 in modern English

Syllables: if it -work-s, it -works
IPA

33

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

if an action achieves its desired result, one should leave it at that; the outcome of an action is more important than the action itself

Example Sentences

"My front bumper is currently only held on by duct tape, but, hey, if it works, it works!"

Phrases

if the shoe fits, wear it

Frequently Paired Words

if the shoe fits, wear it

Synonyms

if it ain't broke, don't fix it

Questions

What does if it works, it works mean?: if an action achieves its desired result, one should leave it at that; the outcome of an action is more important than the action itself

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