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do the trick
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.
Example Sentences
Baggett says something as simple as asking, “Would it be OK if I vent a little?” and waiting for their consent could do the trick.
A third canister of gas appeared to do the trick, with the woman exiting the vehicle where she was met by about a half-dozen police officers.
Spin continued to do the trick for the Black Caps, with Ravindra getting Aiden Markram caught and bowled before Phillips and Michael Bracewell also picked up wickets with their off-spin.
That said, simply waiting for them to cool and running them under cold water should do the trick.
There might not be the evidence for cold water, but regular exercise may well do the trick.
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