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.

Examples of do the job in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Qualley locates defensive purpose in Maya’s stiff reserve, and an errant gleam of joy when Charlie’s dorky come-ons actually do the job. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Cutting back on the availability and use of enhanced guns alone will not alone do the job. — John Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Pedro Neto has played there in the early weeks of the season, showing that a natural winger can do the job. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Logs can do the job of beaver dams holding back and spreading a stream. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for do the job

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