do the job
idiom
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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Your message should confirm not only your ability to do the job but also your motivation to stay and succeed in the role.
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Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Comfort Spaces 4-Piece Cooling Sheets For silky-smooth sheets that won’t leave you drenched in sweat by morning, these ones from Comfort Spaces do the job.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
And Zimmerman, who works in marketing for McDonald's corporate, knew exactly what food would do the job.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Biden quit the Democratic ticket after several episodes, including a debate with Trump, raised doubts about his ability to do the job.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Comfort Spaces 4-Piece Cooling Sheets For silky-smooth sheets that won’t leave you drenched in sweat by morning, these ones from Comfort Spaces do the job.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
And Zimmerman, who works in marketing for McDonald's corporate, knew exactly what food would do the job.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Biden quit the Democratic ticket after several episodes, including a debate with Trump, raised doubts about his ability to do the job.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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“Do the job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20the%20job. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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