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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That's why scientists have developed a system that allows a drone to do the job, without even touching the trees itself.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2024
In Canada – and most other countries – strict rules require vets to carefully document their interactions, diagnoses and treatments, but in a busy practice, there is often no time to do the job properly until appointments are over.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Garcia was ready to do the job and even offered to provide a photo of the dead body, court papers said.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
For quicker and less back-breaking results, natural weed killers can do the job.
—Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2024
In Canada – and most other countries – strict rules require vets to carefully document their interactions, diagnoses and treatments, but in a busy practice, there is often no time to do the job properly until appointments are over.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Garcia was ready to do the job and even offered to provide a photo of the dead body, court papers said.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
For quicker and less back-breaking results, natural weed killers can do the job.
—Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
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