plural of working directory

(computing) The current directory (container for files etc.), on which commands will operate unless otherwise specified.

plural of working language

simple past tense and past participle of hot work

Synonym of buy cheap, buy twice

Expressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.

(idiomatic) Synonym of close enough for government work

(US, idiomatic, humorous, derogatory) Adequate: acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time or effort of improving.

A philosophy of life, holding that people who do not look for an easy way of earning a living are foolish.

(slang) Less vulgar synonym of work one's ass off.