| 释义 |
If it ain’t broke, fix it till it is if it ain't broke, fix it till it isAn ironic expression intended to warn against damaging or ruining something that is perfectly fine by fiddling or interfering with it too much. A humorous play on the phrase "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Of course the school board wants to change the grading system because if it ain’t broke, fix it till it is, right?See also: fix, if, tillIf it ain’t broke, fix it till it is and IIABFITII sent. & comp. abb. Don’t leave well enough alone.; Just keep tampering. (A play on If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.) Does it work too well or something. You must say if it ain’t broke, fix it till it is. Leave well enough alone. See also: fix, if, till |