Definition
Synonym of close enough for government work.
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How People Actually Use It
Probably not the best, but what the hell, at least we got the job done to minimally acceptable standards.
"Max: "Hey, you done trimming those shrubs?" Minnie: "I don't know, they look a little uneven yet..." Max: "Nah, that's good enough for government work, let's go get a beer!""
Source: Urban Dictionary