Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
if it ain't broke, don't fix it
Proverb
ɪf ɪt eɪnt broʊk, doʊnt fɪks ɪt
Definition
A saying that suggests one should not interfere with something that is functioning well.
Examples
- When discussing the old software system at work, she reminded everyone, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’
- The car runs perfectly fine, so I think we should stick with it. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Meaning
The phrase implies that if something is working effectively, there is no need to change or improve it unnecessarily.
Synonyms
- Leave well enough alone
- Don’t mess with success
- Let sleeping dogs lie
