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good enough for jazz

idiom
Meaning

Good enough.


Origin

disputed origin

Traditionally used among musicians when an instrument was imperfectly tuned.

Examples
SIMPLE

It is not perfect, but it is good enough for jazz.

CONTEXTUAL

The repair on the fence looks a bit messy, but it is good enough for jazz.

COMPLEX

While the final report lacked the polish he originally intended, he decided it was good enough for jazz and submitted it before the deadline.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    all good

    It's all good.

  3. 03

    all that jazz

    Synonym of all that.

  4. 04

    but good

    To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

  5. 05

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  6. 06

    close enough for government work

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

  7. 07

    come from a good place

    To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.

  8. 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.

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