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Didn't work out vs Doesn't work out

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

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Didn't work out

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to something that failed or ended in the past.

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.

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Didn't work out, and I came back.
Didn't work out as well as I thought it would.
I guess that luscious Jackson reunion didn't work out.
I'm grateful every day that one didn't work out.
Made some investments for them that didn't work out.
I've had too many relationships that didn't work out.
Didn't work out for that daughter of yours, did it?
And the interim mayor didn't work out.
Guess that didn't work out so well.
'Cause, clearly, that didn't work out.
Your plan didn't work out.
No wonder we didn't work out.
Obviously that didn't work out.
First rendezvous didn't work out.
That didn't work out, so I ran away.
I guess that didn't work out.
I guess rehab didn't work out.
So that didn't work out too well for me.
A strategy that didn't work out so great.
That certainly didn't work out very well last time at Versailles.

Alternatives:

failed
was unsuccessful
ended poorly
didn't succeed

Doesn't work out

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

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.

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A guy marries one sister and it doesn't work out.
If Dwight doesn't work out, maybe that could be manager.
These Broken could be another option if my escape plan doesn't work out.
So, if this photography thing doesn't work out, you know you always got a job.
So, if it doesn't work out with you and Reggie...
Sa, if this doesn't work out, I just want to apologize for what I've done to Marshall's memory.
That, or it'll just be one of those things where you go on a few dates and it doesn't work out.
Urilla, if it doesn't work out, you know where to find me.
If it doesn't work out, you can take a few more days off.
You know, if publishing job doesn't work out, you could totally be a party planner.
If this doesn't work out, then my whole high school life will be nothing but an embarrassment.
The only trouble is it doesn't work out that way.
And if it doesn't work out with Fadila I know a ravishing Dane who would adore you.
If it doesn't work out, it's only one client.
Well, if this doesn't work out, I am available.
If it doesn't work out, we'll never have to wonder.
He said if the whole gymnastics thing doesn't work out, he can get me a job as a model... like that.
If it doesn't work out, I will personally pay to change your ticket.
Give Donovan what he wants now, and if it doesn't work out, throw the book at him.
If it doesn't work out, we'll still get half their rocks.

Alternatives:

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

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