good enough for government work
idiomSynonym of close enough for government work.
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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all good
It's all good.
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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.
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but good
To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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close enough for government work
Adequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.
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come from a good place
To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.
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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.