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get something done

VERB
work out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve arrange come out complete develop devise figure out fix form formulate handle happen resolve win
WEAK
attain be effective bring off clear come to terms compromise construct contrive elaborate evolve find out finish go go well manipulate pan out plan prosper pull off put together reach agreement result succeed swing turn out up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break destroy disarrange disorganize disturb fail forget give up halt ignore lose neglect stop

Example Sentences

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"During Covid, the gynaecology waiting lists grew to eight to 10 years and at that point I knew there was just no way I could wait that long to get something done," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Federal lawmakers have indicated they would like to get something done, but while several bills have been introduced none have gone anywhere.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

Rich Leib, chair of the UC Board of Regents, said he had been “absolutely determined to get something done on this issue” but concluded that it was not the right time to move forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024

"Hopefully we can work through this and get something done in a short period of time," Tuberville told reporters.

From Reuters • Nov. 8, 2023

Seven knew the only way to get something done was to do it her way.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega