can-do

[ kan-doo ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. marked by purposefulness and efficiency:

   a can-do executive.

noun

1. the quality of being efficient and enthusiastic.

can-do

adjective

1. confident and resourceful in the face of challenges

   a can-do attitude

Word History and Origins

Origin of can-do¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

But as to his new role as government reduction specialist, Patel added: “It is truly weird to think anyone can do these things as a government volunteer.”

From Los Angeles Times

Trump can do this with an executive order that rolls back environmental protections, which would allow him to halt clean energy projects and scrap climate targets set by the Biden administration.

From BBC

At this point, it's hard to know whether Democrats in Washington can do much to push back on any of this.

From Salon

Rogers plays in an area of the pitch where England have a lot of depth - but with Foden, Palmer, Grealish and Saka all out, the forward could have a great chance to show what he can do in a hostile environment against opponents that took England apart in September.

From BBC

“This doctor there said, ‘There’s nothing we can do for you.

From Los Angeles Times

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