Do the trick Meaning in English
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹɪk
DOO thuh TRIK
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈɪk
DOO thuh TRIK
Definition
To achieve the desired result or solve the problem, especially in a simple or effective way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal phrase, often used after trying something to see if it works. Common in everyday speech. Can also mean a small or easy action is enough. Not always literal—no real trick involved.
Spanish: funcionar - servir - hacer el trucoPortuguese (BR): dar certo - resolver - funcionarPortuguese (PT): resultar - resolver - funcionarChinese (Simplified): 奏效 - 起作用Chinese (Traditional): 奏效 - 起作用Hindi: काम आना - असर करनाArabic: يؤدي الغرض - ينفعBengali: কাজ হবে - সমাধান আসবেRussian: сработать - помочьJapanese: うまくいく - 効果があるVietnamese: hiệu quả - giải quyết vấn đềKorean: 효과가 있다 - 잘 통하다Turkish: işe yaramak - çözmekUrdu: کام آنا - مسئلہ حل کرناIndonesian: berhasil - menyelesaikan masalah
Example Sentences
A little salt should do the trick.
basic
If your phone is slow, restarting it may do the trick.
basic
Drink some water—it might do the trick.
basic
I couldn’t open the jar, but tapping the lid seemed to do the trick.
natural
If you can’t find glue, some tape will do the trick for now.
natural
I was really tired, but a quick nap did the trick and I felt better.
natural