do the job

To serve a particular purpose satisfactorily. A broom would really do the job here, but we'll have to make do without it. Go get me a stapler—tape won't do the job with a tear this big.

do the ˈjob/ˈtrick

(informal) do what is needed or wanted: These pills should do the job. You’ll feel better in no time. ♢ I tried many different ways to stop smoking. Acupuncture finally did the trick.

See also: job, trick

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017

See also:

References in classic literature ?

Some superstitious old carpenters, now, would be tied up in the rigging, ere they would do the job. But I'm made of knotty Aroostook hemlock; I don't budge.

View in context

EVERYONE who works has a degree of trust placed on them by their employers to do the job for which they are paid.

Breaching our trust; COMMENT The policy of honesty. The might of right. The expediency of principle

It tends to be the 20- to 35-year-old age group that really accepts the fact that women can do the job as well as men."

Debunking myths on gender roles: women rise up to challenge of working in a "man's world". (Influential Women)

An organization that understands the value of communication and is willing to invest enough money in it to make it pay off shouldn't be discounted because another organization is too short-sighted or penurious to do the job right.

Shooting for a Gold Quill

I got my first full-time management job because someone who knew me through two national organizations believed I could do the job. I had no track record at that point.

Wanted - seasoned veterans: diamonds in the rough need not apply

Idioms browser ?

Full browser ?

CITE

Site: Follow: Share:

Open / Close