How to Pronounce "do the trick"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹɪk
British English
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO thuh TRIK
UK
DOO thuh TRIK
Listen in Context
A little salt should do the trick.
If your phone is slow, restarting it may do the trick.
Drink some water—it might do the trick.
I couldn’t open the jar, but tapping the lid seemed to do the trick.