Do the trick

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What does "Do the trick" mean?

achieve the desired effect

Synonym: succeed Opposite: fail

"Do the trick" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

That inhaler really seems to be doing the trick.

— Breaking Bad S2E10

Trust me. This will do the trick.

— Desperate Housewives S1E8

Maybe these mitts will do the trick.

— Euphoria S1E4

I THINK IT WAS THOSE FINANCIAL PAPERS THAT REALLY DID THE TRICK.

— Gilmore Girls S1E10

I think simple conversation will do the trick, but thank you.

— Gossip Girl S5E3

You think that'll do the trick?

— Grey's Anatomy S3E7

Usually that would've done the trick, but it turned out this was a problem not even alcohol could solve.

— How I Met Your Mother S2E11

Well, if that doesn't work, this should do the trick.

— Modern Family S1E17

"Do the trick" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 17 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Breaking Bad Desperate Housewives Euphoria Gilmore Girls Gossip Girl Grey's Anatomy How I Met Your Mother Modern Family Parks and Recreation Sherlock Suits The Big Bang Theory The Crown The Good Place The Office The Simpsons The Sopranos
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