do something
idiom
: to take some sort of action to help a situation
Don't just stand there: do something!
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The club’s executives want to do something for their American fans.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
Later in the afternoon, in a news conference with local media, Chris Jones talked about the opportunity to do something historic.
—Sam McDowell 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025
Most importantly, take this time as an opportunity to prioritize self-care and do something great for yourself.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 12 Dec. 2025
Carolina has a real opportunity to do something nice this December.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
Later in the afternoon, in a news conference with local media, Chris Jones talked about the opportunity to do something historic.
—Sam McDowell 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025
Most importantly, take this time as an opportunity to prioritize self-care and do something great for yourself.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 12 Dec. 2025
Carolina has a real opportunity to do something nice this December.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Do something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20something. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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