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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National security advisers talking, trying to work it out.
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Steve Inskeep, NPR, 8 May 2025
Spritz the mixture and gently work it into your scalp once a day or as needed.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
Even in arguments, couples who continue to show each other kindness and cooperation are more likely to work things out.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Basically, the chances that these two will eventually work it out on a remix seem slim.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
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Steve Inskeep, NPR, 8 May 2025
Spritz the mixture and gently work it into your scalp once a day or as needed.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
Even in arguments, couples who continue to show each other kindness and cooperation are more likely to work things out.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Basically, the chances that these two will eventually work it out on a remix seem slim.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Work it/things.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20it%2Fthings. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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