Which is correct:
"that will do it" or "that will do"?

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that will do it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is used when referring to completing or achieving something specific.

This phrase is used to indicate that a particular action or task will be sufficient to complete a specific goal or requirement.

Examples:

  • I just need to add a few more details, and that will do it.
  • Finish the last paragraph, and that will do it for the report.

Alternatives:

  • that will be enough
  • that will suffice
  • that will be sufficient

that will do

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is used to indicate that something is sufficient or acceptable in a general sense.

This phrase is used to express contentment or acceptance with a situation or outcome.

Examples:

  • We don't need any more food; that will do.
  • I think this explanation will do for now.

Alternatives:

  • that's enough
  • that's sufficient
  • that's acceptable
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'That will do it' is used when something specific needs to be completed or achieved, while 'That will do' is more general and is used to indicate that something is sufficient or acceptable.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

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