where it counts

adverb

in the most advantageous area or sphere

“True, Madeline does not have a lot of book smarts, but she is plenty wise enough where it counts.”

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Meanings

adverb
  1. in the most advantageous area or sphere

    True, Madeline does not have a lot of book smarts, but she is plenty wise enough where it counts.

  2. in an effective manner

    At first the boycott's impact was barely noticeable, but now the protesters are hurting the store where it counts.

  3. euphemisticin the testicles

    A girl's best weapon — and one that should be used sparingly — is a swift kick where it counts.

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APA

where it counts. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/where%20it%20counts

MLA

“where it counts.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/where%20it%20counts. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “where it counts,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/where%20it%20counts.

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