if it ain't broke, don't fix it
English
Etymology
Attested since at least the 1970s, originally Southern United States English; popularized by T. Bert Lance in May 1977.[1]
Proverb
Coordinate terms
Translations
leave something alone
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References
- Gary Martin (1997–), “If-it-aint-broke-dont-fix-it”, in The Phrase Finder.
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