in (good) working order

idiom

: working properly

Drivers must keep their trucks clean and in (good) working order.

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At annual checkups, my body’s basic functions regularly reveal themselves to be in good working order, my teeth undecayed. —

Caity Weaver, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025 Plus, the self-cleaning mode helps keep it in good working order. Find it on AmazonFind it on Walmart A Lip Liner That Comes in a Variety of Fun Fall Shades Define your lips with precision using this lip liner. —

Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 Ensure pipes and anything else constantly conveying water is in good working order—that means no drips or leaks! —

Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025 Ensuring that vehicles are properly winterized and in good working order is also strongly recommended. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for in (good) working order

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