do the trick
Example Sentences
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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
The state’s plan to fix things—including approving big rate increases to spur insurers to compete for customers—has so far failed to do the trick.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
A break on tariffs won’t do the trick.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 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
She took the ticket stub from me, and thankfully it seemed to do the trick as she stopped nagging me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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