- didn't work out
- was unsuccessful, didn't work, did not function
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
work out — 1) PHRASAL VERB If you work out a solution to a problem or mystery, you manage to find the solution by thinking or talking about it. [V P n (not pron)] Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise... [V P wh] It took me some… … English dictionary
work out — 1) the bill works out to $50 Syn: amount to, add up to, come to, total 2) my idea worked out See work 2. 6) 3) things didn t work out the way she planned Syn: end up, turn out … Thesaurus of popular words
work out — 1. to develop in a satisfactory way. It was too bad that my plan didn t work out. Is your new job working out well? 2. to get physical exercise. I work out at the gym twice a week … New idioms dictionary
It's Gonna Work Out Fine — is a rock ish soul song issued by the team of Ike Tina Turner, released in 1961.The single, which featured support from another popular duo, Mickey Sylvia, became another popular single by Ike Tina, who were still supporting themselves off the… … Wikipedia
work — /werrk/, n., adj., v., worked or (Archaic except for 35, 37, 40) wrought; working. n. 1. exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil. 2. something on which exertion or labor is expended; a task or undertaking: The… … Universalium
work — [[t]wɜrk[/t]] n. adj. v. worked (Archaic except in some senses, esp.35,37,40)wrought; working. 1) exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil 2) something on which exertion or labor is expended; a task or… … From formal English to slang
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work — 1 verb DO A JOB 1 (I) to do a job that you are paid for: Harry is 78, and still working. (+ for): David works for the BBC. | work as a secretary/builder etc: She works as a management consultant for a design company. | work long hours/nights etc … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
work — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 effort/product of effort ADJECTIVE ▪ hard ▪ It s hard work trying to get him to do a few things for himself. ▪ It doesn t require skill it s a matter of sheer hard work. ▪ arduous, back breakin … Collocations dictionary
work — [[t]wɜ͟ː(r)k[/t]] ♦ works, working, worked 1) VERB People who work have a job, usually one which they are paid to do. [V prep/adv] Weiner works for the US Department of Transport... [V prep/adv] I started working in a recording studio... [V… … English dictionary