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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“If we need to get something done at night, one of us will stay in our office,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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

Now, to get something done, he has had to choose a side.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2023

If Mary Jackson didn’t know how to get something done, you could bet a dollar to a USO doughnut she’d find the person who did.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

get something done

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