work it

Idioms  

1. Arrange, bring about, as in We'll try to work it so that the board meets tomorrow. [Colloquial; late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Coming after years of work, it raises the prospect that enormous partially-built structures, including a $5 billion dam that was 30% finished, will be simply abandoned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

And for the farmworker women who are leading this work, it feels more urgent than ever that they continue leading.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

While this approach can work, it is expensive, time consuming, and can add to the physical burden patients already face.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Royal Mail said attending the committee would allow it to discuss the work it was doing to transform the company.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“What’s the matter with you, boy? Do you not understand that I have been assigned a royal commission? Do you not realize how much work it will be?”

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park