that will do
idiom
—used to tell someone (such as a child) to stop doing or saying something that is bothering one or making one angry
That will do, young man: one more word out of you and you're grounded!
Examples of that will do in a Sentence
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This tiny robot delivers powerful 2700Pa suction power that will do wonders to tackle dirt, dust, and hair off your floors and carpets.
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Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 24 June 2024
The best mattresses for back pain keep your spine properly supported, and the exact model that will do this best depends on your body size and sleep habits.
—Jasmine Seales, SELF, 24 June 2024
The job reductions include 21 direct layoffs, the elimination of 21 vacant positions, and a change in staffing management that will do away with the need for 18 more.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2024
Huston says that if your container will get western exposure or strong southern sun for most of the day, pick plants that will do best in sun.
—Suzanne S. Brown, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
Francis has a history of making movies that still throw up new questions over time, and this feels like one of those movies that will do that.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
There are also varieties that will do well in the sun.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 4 May 2024
Aurora, Colorado Springs and Fremont County passed resolutions that will do nothing to prevent Abbott and others from sending busloads of migrants, refugees and immigrants to their communities.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2024
The professionals and firms that will do the best business-wise will be the ones who closely monitor industry trends and take swift action.
—Jesse Sasomsup, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 24 June 2024
The best mattresses for back pain keep your spine properly supported, and the exact model that will do this best depends on your body size and sleep habits.
—Jasmine Seales, SELF, 24 June 2024
The job reductions include 21 direct layoffs, the elimination of 21 vacant positions, and a change in staffing management that will do away with the need for 18 more.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2024
Huston says that if your container will get western exposure or strong southern sun for most of the day, pick plants that will do best in sun.
—Suzanne S. Brown, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
Francis has a history of making movies that still throw up new questions over time, and this feels like one of those movies that will do that.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
There are also varieties that will do well in the sun.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 4 May 2024
Aurora, Colorado Springs and Fremont County passed resolutions that will do nothing to prevent Abbott and others from sending busloads of migrants, refugees and immigrants to their communities.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2024
The professionals and firms that will do the best business-wise will be the ones who closely monitor industry trends and take swift action.
—Jesse Sasomsup, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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“That will do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%20will%20do. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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