do the trick

Idioms  

1. Also, turn the trick. Bring about a desired result, succeed. For example, One more turn with the wrench should do the trick, or Bill wanted to finish all the errands in one day but he couldn't quite turn the trick. The first expression dates from the early 1800s; the variant, from the first half of the 1900s; should not be confused with turn a trick.

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Example Sentences

The truth is, whatever you pick — as long as it’s something — will likely do the trick of growing faster than the rate of inflation as you age.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

These days, being a limelight-seeking senator, swing-state governor, or New York City real estate developer who used to host a reality TV show can do the trick.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Even slower growth than expected could do the trick, he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Doubts linger over if a stronger yuan on its own would do the trick in tackling China’s trade imbalance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Here, even though there were trees everywhere, they just didn’t do the trick, when it came to blocking out the sun.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

Related Words

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