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

For noise cancellation or soothing audio, headphones or earbuds do the job. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

For microwave snacks, instant oatmeal packets and popcorn do the job. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for do the job

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