where it counts
adv1
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
Euphemistic in the testicles
- A girl's best weapon — and one that should be used sparingly — is a swift kick where it counts.
- Derived terms
- black where it counts