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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People need experience and must be able to do the job.
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
That’s not about his ability to do the job — or at least not solely about his ability.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025
While the speaker has the responsibility for administering the oath, the House may adopt a resolution to designate a judge or House member selected by the speaker to do the job for him.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 7 Nov. 2025
That trade-off has kept engineers searching for a material that can do the job without compromise.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
That’s not about his ability to do the job — or at least not solely about his ability.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025
While the speaker has the responsibility for administering the oath, the House may adopt a resolution to designate a judge or House member selected by the speaker to do the job for him.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 7 Nov. 2025
That trade-off has kept engineers searching for a material that can do the job without compromise.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for 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 25 Nov. 2025.
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