in (good) working order/condition

idiom

: working properly

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Old Electronics Items like alarm clocks and stereos in working condition are often fair game, but televisions and microwaves, for example, are not. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025 Plus, the self-cleaning mode helps keep it in good working order. Find it on AmazonFind it on Walmart A Lip Liner That Comes in a Variety of Fun Fall Shades Define your lips with precision using this lip liner. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 However, like other household appliances, air conditioners need to be cleaned and serviced regularly to keep them in good working order. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025 Test Out Appliances and Utilities Do a quick walk-through of the new home to ensure everything is in good working order. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for in (good) working order/condition

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“In (good) working order/condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20%28good%29%20working%20order%2Fcondition. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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