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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

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Mostly used in informal contexts or casual conversations, not in formal writing. SlideThis old car still runs great, so if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
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The phrase can imply a conservative approach to improvement or change, suggesting caution. SlideWe've always done it this way; if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
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It's a metaphorical phrase; 'broke' doesn't only refer to physical objects but to systems and methods. SlideOur weekly meeting format works well; if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.