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

"I mean, everybody can move fast if they want to get something done."

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2024

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

“On March 5, we have the opportunity to fulfill that original vision and right that wrong and get something done that’s big and bold and scaled,” Newsom said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024

During a single, early week of senate business in Springfield, Barack had introduced seventeen new bills—possibly a record, and at the very least a measure of his eagerness to get something done.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

get something done

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