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!
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Why do Barca want him? Deco firmly believes Barcelona need to bolster their attacking options, and Olmo is a player that will do that.
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Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
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Given Jesus’ chequered fitness record, that will do little to dispel concerns among supporters.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
Driving the news: If toiling over a hot stove isn't your idea of a holiday, there are plenty of places that will do it for you — with turkey, fixings or non-traditional items ready to fill your table … and your stomach.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
Deals on Gaming Laptops & Desktops This 15.6-inch Acer Nitro V is a budget gaming laptop that will do a serviceable job with 1080p gaming.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024
Given Jesus’ chequered fitness record, that will do little to dispel concerns among supporters.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
Driving the news: If toiling over a hot stove isn't your idea of a holiday, there are plenty of places that will do it for you — with turkey, fixings or non-traditional items ready to fill your table … and your stomach.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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“That will do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%20will%20do. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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