do something

phrase

: to take some sort of action to help a situation

Don't just stand there: do something!

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But as Texas and Georgia have expanded their restrictive programs, Iowa could do something similar. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 And they’re essentially being incited to misbehave, or do something that is unlawful. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026 In this example against Rams, the Raiders do something a bit unorthodox. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 July 2026 As a native North Carolinian, Grant Williams wanted to help and do something to inject a little hope. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for do something