Meaning of the word "if you want something done right, do it yourself" in English
What does "if you want something done right, do it yourself" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if you want something done right, do it yourself
US /ɪf ju wɑnt ˈsʌmθɪŋ dʌn raɪt, du ɪt jʊərˈsɛlf/
UK /ɪf ju wɒnt ˈsʌmθɪŋ dʌn raɪt, du ɪt jɔːˈsɛlf/
Idiom
used to say that if you want something to be done properly, you should do it yourself instead of asking someone else to do it
Example:
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I asked him to fix the leak twice, but it's still dripping; if you want something done right, do it yourself.
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After the third failed attempt by the contractor, I realized that if you want something done right, do it yourself.