do the trick

do the trick

to do exactly what is needed. This new paint scraper really does the trick. Is this envelope large enough to do the trick?

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do the trick  (informal)

if something does the trick, it achieves what you want or need If the sauce tastes a bit sour, add a teaspoon of sugar - that should do the trick.

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do the trick

to achieve the desired result do the job At first my brother didn't want to help out, but a phone call from my wife did the trick and he showed up the next morning.

See also: trick