do the trick

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Synonyms of do the tricknext
: to produce a desired result

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That, coupled with the fear of being ridiculed, may do the trick. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Otherwise, a commercial washer in a laundromat can usually do the trick or even a simple spot clean depending on the stain. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 Alcohol can be added to portions—about 2 tablespoons per 1 cup of punch should do the trick. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 Visiting a running store or conducting the aforementioned wet-foot test should do the trick. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for do the trick

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“Do the trick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20the%20trick. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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