do something
phrase
: to take some sort of action to help a situation
Don't just stand there: do something!
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Few acts could or would do something like this — a music festival that feels less like a tour stop or a business venture and more like a generous gift to the fans.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
Wake me when the Golden State Warriors actually do something.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Respect tells the truth early enough that the person can do something with it.
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Audrey Russo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
Wake me when the Golden State Warriors actually do something.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Respect tells the truth early enough that the person can do something with it.
—
Audrey Russo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for do something
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“Do something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20something. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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