can-do

can-do

1. adjective Having the ability to take action and persevere through challenges. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. With her can-do attitude, Jeannie will have much success in life. You've got a can-do spirit, so I know you'll get this mailing done in time. If you're going to be a Negative Nellie, then you can just leave. I only want optimistic people with can-do attitudes working on this project!

2. expression Yes I can. A: "Will you take this report to accounting for me?" B: "Can do!" Can do! Be back in a few, boss. A: "Hey, will you send Lisa in next?" B: "Sure, can do."

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Can do.

I can definitely do it. (The opposite of No can do.) Jane: Will you be able to get this finished by quitting time today? Alice: Can do. Leave it to me. Bob: Can you get this pack of papers over to the lawyer's office by noon? Bill: Can do. I'm leaving now. Bye.

See also: can

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