turn the trick
1turn 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 …
2turn 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 …
3turn\ 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 …
4turn the trick — bring about the result one wants, succeed in what one plans to do He wanted to win two prizes at the competition but was unable to turn the trick and only won one …
5turn the trick — Synonyms and related words: accomplish, achieve, attain, bring off, bring through, carry off, compass, consummate, crown with success, deal with, discharge, dispatch, dispose of, do, do the job, do the trick, effect, effectuate, enact, execute,… …
6turn the trick — phrasal to bring about the desired result or effect …
7turn the trick — phrasal : to bring about the desired result or effect …
8turn a trick — tv. to perform an act of prostitution. (Usually objectionable.) □ She can turn a trick and be on the streets again in six minutes flat. □ She’s upstairs, turning a trick …
9turn 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 …
10do or turn the trick — idi to produce the desired effect …
