turn\ the\ trick

turn\ the\ trick
v. phr. informal
To bring about the result you want; succeed in what you plan to do.

Jerry wanted to win both the swimming and diving contests, but he couldn't quite turn the trick.

Compare: do the trick

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  • turn the trick — {v. phr.}, {informal} To bring about the result you want; succeed in what you plan to do. * /Jerry wanted to win both the swimming and diving contests, but he couldn t quite turn the trick./ Compare: DO THE TRICK …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • turn the trick — {v. phr.}, {informal} To bring about the result you want; succeed in what you plan to do. * /Jerry wanted to win both the swimming and diving contests, but he couldn t quite turn the trick./ Compare: DO THE TRICK …   Dictionary of American idioms

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  • turn the trick — phrasal to bring about the desired result or effect …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • turn the trick — phrasal : to bring about the desired result or effect …   Useful english dictionary

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  • turn a trick — verb To perform a sexual service for a customer. City prostitutes say laws governing the sex trade are putting them in danger every time they turn a trick. See Also: turn tricks …   Wiktionary

  • do or turn the trick — idi to produce the desired effect …   From formal English to slang

  • do the trick — (informal) BE EFFECTIVE, work, solve the problem, fill/fit the bill; N. Amer. turn the trick; informal do the necessary. → trick * * * do the trick To bring something about • • • Main Entry: ↑trick * * * …   Useful english dictionary

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