Meaning of 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'
What does the saying 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' mean?
Idiom: If it ain't broke, don't fix it
Meaning:
Any attempt to improve on a system that already works is pointless and may even hurt it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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