If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2021-03-14 08:03

Meaning of If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It (redirected from if it ain't broke don't fix it )

Synonyms:

leave well enough alone , never change a running system

If it ain't broke don't fix it American informal slang

If you see something is functioning adequately well, you should not try to correct, fix, or improve it.

I am not planning to change my furniture because I think if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Your ideas to update the computer system are not appreciated because if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Other phrases about:

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1. Good or fantastic

2. (of a person) Attractive, or sexy

3. A sexually attractive person

Origin of If it ain't broke don't fix it

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This American slang is said to have originated in the 18th century, but the literary origin comes from 1977 in a "Nations Business" newsletter quoted by Thomas Bertram.

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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