that will do
idiom
—used to tell someone (such as a child) to stop doing or saying something that is bothering one or making one angry
That will do, young man: one more word out of you and you're grounded!
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Meanwhile, for those of us who run cold, a coat that closely resembles a doona is the only thing that will do.
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Angela Law, refinery29.com, 2 May 2024
This tiny robot delivers powerful 2700Pa suction power that will do wonders to tackle dirt, dust, and hair off your floors and carpets.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 24 June 2024
The best mattresses for back pain keep your spine properly supported, and the exact model that will do this best depends on your body size and sleep habits.
—Jasmine Seales, SELF, 24 June 2024
The job reductions include 21 direct layoffs, the elimination of 21 vacant positions, and a change in staffing management that will do away with the need for 18 more.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2024
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Angela Law, refinery29.com, 2 May 2024
This tiny robot delivers powerful 2700Pa suction power that will do wonders to tackle dirt, dust, and hair off your floors and carpets.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 24 June 2024
The best mattresses for back pain keep your spine properly supported, and the exact model that will do this best depends on your body size and sleep habits.
—Jasmine Seales, SELF, 24 June 2024
The job reductions include 21 direct layoffs, the elimination of 21 vacant positions, and a change in staffing management that will do away with the need for 18 more.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2024
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“That will do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%20will%20do. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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