"if it works, it works" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|idiom}} if it works, it works
  1. 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 Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: if it ain't broke, don't fix it Related terms: if the shoe fits, wear it
    Sense id: en-if_it_works,_it_works-en-phrase-dm~fwwdc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English tautophrases, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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