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Hi, You have given no context. So, here are a couple of general comments. work it out means 'go through the process of finding a solution'.
- Hi, You have given no context.
- So, here are a couple of general comments.
- work it out means 'go through the process of finding a solution'.
- on often adds to a phrase a sense of continuing (eg 'go on').
- So, 'work it on out' sounds to me like 'go ahead and find a solution'.
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Hi,
You have given no context.
So, here are a couple of general comments.
work it out means 'go through the process of finding a solution'.
on often adds to a phrase a sense of continuing (eg 'go on').
So, 'work it on out' sounds to me like 'go ahead and find a solution'.
Clive
You have given no context.
So, here are a couple of general comments.
work it out means 'go through the process of finding a solution'.
on often adds to a phrase a sense of continuing (eg 'go on').
So, 'work it on out' sounds to me like 'go ahead and find a solution'.
Clive
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Context might help. I take it as a stylistic device. The "on" is superfluous, and serves for emphasis.
Take it on out.
Bring 'em on in.
Round 'em on up.
Bring 'em on over.
Drive 'er on in.
Come on down.
Edit. I agree with Clive that "on" adds a sense of continuity.
Take it on out.
Bring 'em on in.
Round 'em on up.
Bring 'em on over.
Drive 'er on in.
Come on down.
Edit. I agree with Clive that "on" adds a sense of continuity.
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