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

Bielsa's time away from football appeared to do the trick as he would return to management seemingly refreshed and rejuvenated.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Every few months, he comes home with a new “squirrel-proof” bird feeder, each more expensive than the previous, each one promising to finally do the trick.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Today, heated blankets do the trick when you don’t want to crank the heat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Teresa? he said in his mind, closing his eyes, as if that would do the trick.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

Related Words

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