The repair is good enough for government work.
good enough for government work
idiomSynonym of close enough for government work.
I did not finish the report perfectly, but it is good enough for government work.
Although the final draft lacked the polish he originally intended, he decided it was good enough for government work and submitted it before the deadline.
- 01
a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
- 02
all good
It's all good.
- 03
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.
- 04
but good
To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.
- 05
can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
- 06
close enough for government work
Adequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.
- 07
come from a good place
To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.
- 08
crazy enough to work
Acknowledging that an idea, plan, or strategy seems foolish, implausible, or risky, yet might succeed precisely because of its unconventional or unexpected nature.