do the trick

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Any move higher in yields would do the trick, especially as the market grapples with uncertainty about the way new Fed chair Kevin Warsh will go about monetary policy.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Economists believe the U.S. only needs to add 50,000 jobs a month — or even less — to do the trick.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Bielsa's time away from football appeared to do the trick as he would return to management seemingly refreshed and rejuvenated.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The state’s plan to fix things—including approving big rate increases to spur insurers to compete for customers—has so far failed to do the trick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

I think a 1 percent content will do the trick.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir