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it works for me. vs It didn't work for me

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. "It works for me" implies that something is currently functioning well for the speaker. On the other hand, "It didn't work for me" indicates that something failed or was unsuccessful in the past. The best choice depends on the context and intended meaning.
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it works for me.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that something is functioning well or is suitable for the speaker.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is effective or suitable for the speaker at the present moment.

Examples:

  • I tried the new software, and it works for me.
  • This study method works for me.
  • The new schedule works for me.
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  • Nov 7, 2021 ... Never underestimate the depth of “it works for me.” Humans are complex. We play such a lattice weave of roles for each other, and it shifts ...
  • Nov 4, 2023 ... From Screenplay to Novel: Why It Works for Me. Screenwriter and novelist Diane Hanks shares why the process of writing a screenplay before ...
  • Sleeklens, it works for me. Posted on July 25, 2018 by Veronica • 0 Comments. A few weeks ago I was contacted by Sleeklens to try out their Photoshop ...
  • Here's Why It Works For Me. Apr 1. Written By Leanne Yau. April is Autism Awareness Month, so I thought I'd talk about what it's like being autistic and ...
  • I'm not a Christian because it “works” for me. I had a life prior to Christianity that seemed to be working just fine, and my life as a Christian hasn't always ...
  • Aug 14, 2024 ... Hey, it works for me #nutritionmatters #glutenfree #dairyfree #downsyndromeawareness.
  • Jun 28, 2019 ... Methadone: It works for me – Leah's Story. Treatment. 29 Jul. Written By User's News. I'd been using methadone bought “off the streets” for a ...
  • Dec 1, 2020 ... Since your phone works, like it works for me, it means gitlab is fine. 2 Likes. agarwalvaibhav0211 December 1, 2020, 12:04pm 3. Thanks for the ...

Alternatives:

  • it is effective for me.
  • it is suitable for me.
  • it is working for me.
  • it is good for me.
  • it is helpful for me.

It didn't work for me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that something was not successful or effective for the speaker in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that something failed or was not suitable for the speaker in a previous situation.

Examples:

  • I tried the new diet, but it didn't work for me.
  • The old car didn't work for me anymore.
  • The first plan didn't work for me.
  • Apr 6, 2022 ... that's literally me, I tried the cgm but it didn't work for me, I had a lot of frizz and it didn't look good, I am a wavy hair person but ...
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... It didn't work for me either, but I think a lot of it was because it was wrong for me. I did the Hypnobabies home course, practiced ...
  • Wirecut IS sporatic...it didn't work for me, either · Rhino Rhino for Windows · Karl_Starke July 23, 2017, 10:15pm 1. Hello again: This appears to be yet ...
  • Apr 14, 2024 ... Tried ChargePoint's NACS-enabled station but it didn't work for me. It seems some Tesla's don't work with other networks even through NACS ...
  • Oct 25, 2024 ... Well, I tried TwinBasic again and it didn't work for me but I'm still impressed. I think that the TwinBasic compiler & linkers are too finicky.
  • May 20, 2022 ... When I logged into Figma, it started working again for me. I did the OpenGL thing and it didn't work for me. 1 Like. Patbos ...
  • Mar 17, 2016 ... I followed the documentation, but it didn't work for me. Would you please let me know where my PIPELINE is wrong? #867. Closed. yamashitadesu ...
  • Nov 18, 2019 ... even I did gitlab-ctl reconfigure , it didn't work for me. I used this option, and it work for me: How to reset your root password (with ...
  • Tried it. Didn't work for me. When I reset my phone, the Airpods work for the first phone call. Then they stop working beginning with the next call. Music ...
  • Feb 10, 2006 ... I finally got up enough courage to go to a dentist that offered oral sedation. It didn't work for me. I got through with the cleaning fine as ...

Alternatives:

  • it was unsuccessful for me.
  • it was not effective for me.
  • it was not suitable for me.
  • it failed for me.
  • it was not helpful for me.

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