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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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“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

"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

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

From Salon • Dec. 19, 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

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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