Whatever works with you vs Whatever works for you

Both phrases are commonly used in English, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Whatever works for you' is the more common and idiomatic phrase, meaning whatever is suitable or convenient for you. On the other hand, 'whatever works with you' is less common and may imply a sense of collaboration or compatibility.

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Whatever works with you

This phrase is less common but can be used to imply collaboration or compatibility.

This phrase can be used to suggest that something is in harmony or agreement with you, or that it complements your preferences or style.

Examples:

I'm flexible with the schedule, so we can adjust it to whatever works with you.
The new design should be something that works with you and your lifestyle.

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I'm happy to work with whatever you've got.
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Okay. Whatever works fro you.
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She was supposed to do whatever work he needed.
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In this case it's important to capitalise on whatever work experience you may have.
Whatever works for you, picture what that would take.
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They gave him the resources to do whatever work he wanted.
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They gave him the resources to do whatever work he wanted.

Alternatives:

whatever works for you
whatever suits you
whatever fits your needs
whatever is convenient for you
whatever is compatible with you

Whatever works for you

This is the more common and idiomatic phrase, meaning whatever is suitable or convenient for you.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is appropriate, convenient, or effective for the person being addressed.

Examples:

You can choose any movie you like, whatever works for you.
I'm happy to meet at any time that works for you.

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Whatever works for you, picture what that would take.
Have some fun, dance a little (or a lot)... whatever works for you.
I mean, whatever works for you.
Connect with their meditation or simply do whatever works for you.
Make this a time when you know you are at your best and feel most creative - Saturday mornings, late at night, whatever works for you.
You can pay as you go or buy a subscription, whatever works for you.
You know, my nana used to say that what's normal is whatever works for you.
You know, my nana used to say that what's normal is whatever works for you.
I mean, whatever works for you, works for me.
WELL, WHATEVER WORKS FOR YOU.
If you pay a little, you can do more things, in more ways, with more people - like call phones, access WiFi or send texts. You can pay as you go or buy a subscription, whatever works for you.
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Whatever works for you.

Alternatives:

whatever works with you
whatever suits you
whatever fits your needs
whatever is convenient for you
whatever is compatible with you

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