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I can't work under these conditions 

Sarcastic phrase used to evoke the image of a high-strung actor or other professional who refuses to continue to work because of some trivial issue. Although the phrase sounds like a serious complaint, its familiarity as a meme or catch-phrase can actually be used to diffuse or lessen the impact of a minor issue that a group of people are unhappy about. Frequently used among theater types or other performers both in and out of the theatrical context.
Person 1: "Hey, we've got coffee, but only French Roast. We're out of Hazelnut."

Person 2, responding, perhaps throwing up their hands: "I can't work under these conditions!"

All: Laughter.

Don't Work Like Should

Informal slang when something does not function the way it is designed or developed for.
The light switch would not power the lights. Don't work like should.
Word of the Day on September 12, 2018

well that didn’t work 

The last thing a man says after trying to fix or do something cool that leads to the man’s death.
“The last words he said to me before he died was “well that didn’t work””

didn't work out 

An excuse that a guy makes when dumped by a girl, or a fat mans actions when confronted by a box of twinkies.
"What happened between you and whats her face?"
"It didn't work out like a fat man confronted with a box of twinkies."

TRANSGENDERISM DOESN'T WORK 

Little Timothy isn't going to become little Tina. If you are born as a male (penis and balls) you are a man. If you are born as a female (vagina), you are a woman.
Some Karen: I'm going to take my son to become a woman.

Me: TRANSGENDERISM DOESN'T WORK KAREN

We don’t work a job 

It’s where you just vibe and pay bills and drink redbull vodkas
Picture yourself at Dublin deck Labor Day weekend 20 redbull vodkas deep you whip out Snapchat and lift your finger up and down and scream we don’t work a job
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Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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