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crazy enough to work

idiom
Meaning

Acknowledging that an idea, plan, or strategy seems foolish, implausible, or risky, yet might succeed precisely because of its unconventional or unexpected nature.


Examples
SIMPLE

That plan sounds crazy enough to work.

CONTEXTUAL

We were desperate to save the project, so we tried his strange idea because it sounded crazy enough to work.

COMPLEX

Although the proposal appeared entirely impractical at first glance, the team eventually realized it was just crazy enough to work under the current circumstances.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    busy work

    Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.

  2. 02

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  3. 03

    close enough for government work

    Adequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.

  4. 04

    detective work

    investigative research

  5. 05

    dirty work

    One or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature.

  6. 06

    do the work

    To take part in social justice activism; to fight against racism, oppression, etc.

  7. 07

    don't call me sir, I work for a living

    Used by senior enlisted military personnel to indicate that they are not commissioned officers.

  8. 08

    donkey work

    Work that is difficult, boring, and routine.

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