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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

"It's a powder keg now and we need to get something done and we need the Home Office to listen," he added.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

I’m telling you: I was talking about how you have to pull up your pants to take a long step — almost like rolling up your sleeves to get something done.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

Gabon, a rotating member of the council, voted for both the American and Russian texts, just to get something done.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Seven knew the only way to get something done was to do it her way.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

get something done

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