Idiom: Close Enough For Government Work
Meanings
How to pronounce "close enough for government work":
AU
Adequate: acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.
Acceptable: equivalent to government work, neither worse nor better.
Example Sentences
1
I tried to match the paint color to the original, but it's close enough for government work.
2
The measurements may not be exact, but they're close enough for government work.
3
The logo was supposed to be centred, but it ended up slightly off – close enough for government work.
4
The repair on the car isn't flawless, but it's close enough for government work.
5
The translation may not be perfect, but it's close enough for government work.
