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do something about it

VERB

throw down the gauntlet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cross swords

WEAK

ask for trouble call out challenge confront contest dare defy invite to debate knock the chip off one's shoulder meet face to face provoke stand up to start something

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So the Columbus native decided to run for governor to do something about it.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Like, I have a responsibility to do something about it because I’ve never been so aware of what is happening around me as I am right now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Investors may be considering economic weakness in China—and the extent to which the Chinese government will do something about it.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

State laws are pushing AI developers to do something about it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Hers were exactly the right length to show that she was naturally gifted and had a strength of will to do something about it.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

do something about it

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