Phones not working. vs It's not working.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Phones not working' is used to specifically refer to multiple phones that are not functioning, while 'It's not working' is a more general statement indicating that something is not functioning properly.

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Phones not working.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple phones that are not functioning.

This phrase is used to indicate that a group of phones is not working properly. It is a specific statement about the malfunction of multiple phones.

Examples:

Sorry, but the phones are not working at the moment.
The office phones are not working, so we can't make any calls.
Phones not working can be a major issue in a business setting.
We need to fix the phones not working in the conference room.
The notice on the door said 'Phones not working, please use the reception desk.'

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Alternatives:

The phones are not working.
The phones are out of order.
The phones are malfunctioning.
The phones are not functioning.
The phones are broken.

It's not working.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that something is not functioning properly in a general sense.

'It's not working' is a broad statement used to convey that a particular item or system is not functioning as expected.

Examples:

I tried to turn on the computer, but it's not working.
The TV remote is not working, I think the batteries are dead.
The coffee machine is not working, so we can't have our morning coffee.
The elevator is not working, we'll have to take the stairs.
The printer is not working, we need to call IT support.

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Levophed is maxed out. It's not working.
I'm telling you, Fargo. It's not working.
I'm coming out. It's not working.
The feet look like the hands - It's not working.
I just tried that. It's not working.
I tried to call my dad's phone, but it's not working.
All right, you can stop. It's not working.
Kidnapped these dogs, holding them for ransom. It's not working.
Drink some water. I tried. It's not working.
It's... It's not working.
"It's not working." commenta Shun.
Allen: - It's not working.
He's getting it. It's not working.
Lights are out. It's not working.
The line's dead. It's not working.
I guess it's not working.
You're being sweet, but it's not working.
Vincent, it's not working.
The ritual, it's not working.
I keep telling myself that, but it's not working.

Alternatives:

It's malfunctioning.
It's out of order.
It's broken.
It's not functioning properly.
It's not operational.

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