If you do it good enough vs If you do it well enough

The phrase 'if you do it well enough' is correct, while 'if you do it good enough' is incorrect. In English, 'well' is the adverb that should be used to modify the verb 'do,' not 'good.' 'Well enough' is a common phrase used to indicate a satisfactory level of performance.

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If you do it good enough

This phrase is incorrect in English. The word 'good' is an adjective and should not be used to modify the verb 'do.'

The correct phrase should be 'if you do it well enough.' 'Well' is the adverb that should be used to describe the action of 'doing' something.

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If you do it well enough

This phrase is correct in English. 'Well' is the appropriate adverb to modify the verb 'do.'

'Well enough' is a common phrase used to indicate that the level of performance or action is satisfactory or sufficient.

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If you do it well enough, for long enough—it will work. 5:08 PM · May 18, 2022·Twitter Web App · 29. Retweets · 2. Quote Tweets.
Jan 29, 2013 ... If you do it well enough, you can receive a “perfect” score. If you don't match, or aren't even close, you'll receive a “poor” score.
Jun 11, 2011 ... If you do it well enough, someday you may arrive at your dream. Momentum breaker – individualism. Momentum maker – teamwork.
May 1, 2019 ... If you do it well enough, no rules apply. So just write whatever you want, and write it so well that you can look everybody in the eye and ...
Mar 10, 2022 ... If you do it well enough, the caller will likely expand on their issue, which helps them feel heard and helps the agent find a solution to ...
If you do it well enough for long enough, DMGB will become part of your culture. It will become the standard. Not just for the team. Not just to compete.

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