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Didn't work out vs Doesn't work out

The phrases are both correct, but they're used in different contexts. "Didn't work out" is used to refer to something that failed or ended in the past. On the other hand, "doesn't work out" is used to talk about ongoing situations or plans that are currently not successful.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to something that failed or ended in the past.

"Didn't work out"

This phrase is used to talk about situations or plans that were unsuccessful in the past. It indicates that something did not succeed as expected.

Examples:

  • The project didn't work out as we had hoped.
  • Their relationship didn't work out in the end.
  • Nov 25, 2019 ... Sure. But those relationships didn't work out for a reason. They were only preparing me for this moment, for the next relationship that would ...
  • Sep 20, 2014 ... Hi everyone ,, I want to know that saying , It didn't work out & It didn't go well, do they mean the same thing? for an example , I started ...
  • Oct 2, 2019 ... No. The word “did('nt) is in the past, so “work” should not be. “...didn't work out is correct.”
  • Nov 17, 2014 ... Would you ever ask why it didn't work out? Once it's clear that someone you went out on a date ...
  • May 14, 2024 ... My friends, with their unwavering support, have become my anchors. They say, “Thank God it didn't work out,” and each time, the weight on my ...
  • Mar 2, 2020 ... My Situationships Never Last — So I Asked My “Exes” What Went Wrong · Here are the… interesting takeaways · Before you ask your exes and ...
  • Sep 12, 2021 ... 117K likes, 434 comments - quotesbychristie on September 12, 2021: "“Sometimes what didn't work out for you really worked out for you.
  • Aug 29, 2023 ... How God Encouraged Me When Dating Didn't Work Out. Aug 29, 2023 /0 Comments/in Relationships, Singleness, TOPICS/by Contributor. By Emma*, as ...
  • What an Impression That Didn't Work Out Taught Me About God (+4 More Insights). By Michelle Wilson October 30, 2018 09:00 AM MDT. Twitter · Pinterest ...
  • It's a good thing that it didn't work out, cause I wouldn't be where I am right now. Nicole Vincent and 85 others. 󰤥 86. 󰤦 6. 󰤧 2. Kuhr PL.

Alternatives:

  • failed
  • was unsuccessful
  • ended poorly
  • didn't succeed

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about ongoing situations or plans that are currently not successful.

"Doesn't work out"

This phrase is used to indicate that something is not successful at the present moment. It refers to ongoing situations or plans that are not going as expected.

Examples:

  • Our schedule doesn't work out for everyone.
  • The new business plan doesn't work out as we had anticipated.
  • Jan 15, 2022 ... We both understand that if it doesn't work out, that's fine. It's a freeing feeling. We want to spend a lot of time together because we ...
  • Jun 17, 2020 ... So, while he exercises a lot, he doesn't 'work out'. Somehow this makes him more manly.
  • Aug 20, 2019 ... We're told that “breast is best,” but the truth is, breastfeeding doesn't work out for everyone. While you may feel a sense of shame or ...
  • Apr 4, 2023 ... Do/did you guys had a plan B if animation doesn't work out? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Upvote 38
  • Oct 25, 2024 ... If music doesn't work out, maybe I have a career in infomercials? My brand new vinyl is available everywhere now!!!...
  • Jul 24, 2023 ... Bouncing Back If A Career Change Doesn't Work Out · Start strong · Focus on tangible wins · Know you can always recover – i.e., rebrand · What will ...
  • Apr 26, 2023 ... Re: Motion blur doesn't work out of the box without Fusion · Posts: 924 · Joined: Mon May 24, 2021 9:11 am · Real Name: Sven Hegen ...
  • When a Dog Adoption Doesn't Work Out. Winston the English Setter. My English Setter Winston is going to his new foster home today. He has been ...
  • ER605 DHCP doesn't work out of the box. This thread has been locked for further replies. You can start a new thread to share your ideas or ask questions ...
  • Dec 29, 2013 ... If nursing school doesn't work out then I guess I will go back to graduate school and finish up my Masters in psychology. I only had a year left.

Alternatives:

  • is not successful
  • is not going well
  • is not turning out as planned
  • is failing

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