English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm trying to make things work" Mean?
Learn what "i'm trying to make things work" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Reassure
I'm trying to make things work.
This means the speaker is making an effort to save or improve a situation.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 38
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they are trying to keep a situation or relationship working.
Usage Scenario
Use it when explaining that you are still trying to fix a relationship, plan, or partnership. It is common in personal and work contexts.
Better ways to say it
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I'm trying to make things work.
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I'm trying to keep things working.
3
I'm doing my best to make it work.
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