SINCE 1828
that will/should do it
idiomDefinition of that will/should do it
1
—used in informal speech to tell someone that one does not want or need anything more "Would you like anything else?" "No, that'll do it." —sometimes shortened to that will/should do That should do, thanks.
2
—used to say that one has finished doing something or is about to finish doing something. I just have one more letter to sign and that should do it.
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