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if it works, it works

idiom

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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Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    spanner in the works

    Something that disrupts smooth operation or functioning.

  2. 02

    throw a monkey wrench in the works

    Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.

  3. 03

    throw a monkey wrench into the works

    Synonym of throw a spanner into the works.

  4. 04

    throw a spanner in the works

    To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.

  5. 05

    throw a wrench in the works

    Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.

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