do the trick

Idioms  

1. Also, turn the trick. Bring about a desired result, succeed. For example, One more turn with the wrench should do the trick, or Bill wanted to finish all the errands in one day but he couldn't quite turn the trick. The first expression dates from the early 1800s; the variant, from the first half of the 1900s; should not be confused with turn a trick.

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Example Sentences

He estimated rates in the 4% range would do the trick, but even that moment could be a ways off.

From Los Angeles Times

Then the game became: How few tiles would do the trick?

From New York Times

“It’s a very powerful statement and a good tool, but alone it won’t do the trick,” he said.

From Seattle Times

If cherries were not suitable for the Mexican capital, another tree with colorful flowers might do the trick: jacarandas.

From New York Times

Yet there is almost no evidence that shorter workweeks do the trick for teacher retention.

From Washington Post

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