English idiom

do the job

Register · Informal CEFR B1

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Figurative meaning

to be good enough to achieve the desired result

Why this phrase?

The 'job' is the required function or result, so something that does it is adequate for the purpose.

Example

“This old hammer will do the job for now.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

fall into place

to become clear or to work out well after a period of confusion

on the side

in addition to one's main job or activity, often secretly

shift gears

to change your approach, activity, or pace

shut up shop

to stop working for the day or to close a business permanently

someone's bread and butter

the main source of someone's income or basic work

call it a day

To decide to stop working on something for now.

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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