task failed successfully

English

Etymology

From a screenshot of a Windows XP error message.

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Pronunciation

IPA: /tæsk feɪld səkˈsɛsfəli/

Phrase

task failed successfully

  1. (humorous, Internet slang) Used in response to a failure that leads to positive benefits.
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