Meaning of the word "if a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well" in English
What does "if a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well
US /ɪf ə θɪŋ ɪz wɜrθ ˈduɪŋ, ɪt ɪz wɜrθ ˈduɪŋ wɛl/
UK /ɪf ə θɪŋ ɪz wɜːθ ˈduːɪŋ, ɪt ɪz wɜːθ ˈduːɪŋ wɛl/
Idiom
if you decide to do something, you should do it as well as you possibly can
Example:
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Don't rush the repairs; if a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well.
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I spent all afternoon cleaning the kitchen because if a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well.