do something
idiom
: to take some sort of action to help a situation
Don't just stand there: do something!
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His adoptive parents, who were inspired by the strength of people participating in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, like the Freedom Riders, wanted to do something to make a difference, something life changing.
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
Challenge yourself to leave home and do something fun during this cold snap.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
Trump supports TikTok and could pressure Capitol Hill Republicans to do something.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Tonight: Stay classy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★ Arguments with partners and close friends are likely, especially because someone will say or do something unexpected.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
Challenge yourself to leave home and do something fun during this cold snap.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
Trump supports TikTok and could pressure Capitol Hill Republicans to do something.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Tonight: Stay classy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★ Arguments with partners and close friends are likely, especially because someone will say or do something unexpected.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Do something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20something. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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