do the job
phrase
informal
: to achieve a desired result
The new system isn't working yet, but a few more adjustments ought to do the job.
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“Do the job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20the%20job. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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