do the trick
Example Sentences
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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
Today, heated blankets do the trick when you don’t want to crank the heat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
You don't have to be a detective to find out, a quick internet search should do the trick.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
Here, even though there were trees everywhere, they just didn’t do the trick, when it came to blocking out the sun.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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