work it/things

idiom

informal

: to arrange one's activities in a particular way so that it is possible for something to happen or be done

I'll try to work things so that I can come to your party.

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Add the cubed butter and work it in with a pastry cutter or a fork until the mixture is crumbly. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 And the hints for today’s groups are: Yellow group — spotted in a key part of the house Green group — a bunch of decision makers Blue group — work it out Purple group — accessories that are often metallic What Are Today’s Connections Groups? —

Kris Holt, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 According to Moroccanoil, apply one to two pumps to dry or towel-dried hair and work it through mid-lengths to ends. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024 Nobody really knows how to work it except to go in and see what the problems are and fix them. —

Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for work it/things

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