turn the trick



turn the trick

To do, accomplish, or fulfill exactly what is needed or sought after. The recipe calls for pancetta ham, but I think this regular bacon should turn the trick. The movie's plot, such as it is, won't go on to win any awards, but the gory special effects will turn the trick for any fans of the horror genre.
See also: trick, turn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Apollo[ə'pɔləu]
NorbertNAWR-bert (German, Polish), NAWR-bərt (English, Dutch)German, English, Dutch, French, Hungarian, Polish, Ancient Germanic
Jolandayo-LAHN-dah (Dutch, Italian)Dutch, Slovene, Croatian, Italian
Tinek-Slovene
RockyRAH-keeEnglish
SiobhÁNshi-VAWNIrish