do something

phrase

: to take some sort of action to help a situation

Don't just stand there: do something!

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But another group of residents has been enthusiastic about Amazon and the park, saying the city has to do something to revitalize itself. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 Agibot is likely looking to do something similar, or even better, given the sales numbers. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Asked in March whether a federal incentive would have to do something similar, Schiff was noncommittal. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 The salt air and warm breeze off the water do something special for my nervous system. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for do something