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can-do
can-do (kăn′do͞o′)adj. Informal Marked by a willingness to tackle a job and get it done: "the city's indomitable optimism and can-do spirit" (Christian Science Monitor).can-do adj confident and resourceful in the face of challenges: a can-do attitude. can′-do′ Informal. adj. 1. marked by purposefulness and efficiency. n. 2. the quality of being efficient and enthusiastic. [1900–05] ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | can-do - marked by a willingness to tackle a job and get it done; "a can-do kind of person"; "the city's indomitable optimism and can-do spirit"jargon, lingo, patois, argot, vernacular, slang, cant - a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"dynamic, dynamical - characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality; "a dynamic market"; "a dynamic speaker"; "the dynamic president of the firm" | Translationscan-do
can-do1. adjective Having the ability to take action and persevere through challenges. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. With her can-do attitude, Jeannie will have much success in life.2. expression Yes I can. A: "Will you take this report to accounting for me?" B: "Can do!"Can do.I can definitely do it. (The opposite of No can do.) Jane: Will you be able to get this finished by quitting time today? Alice: Can do. Leave it to me. Bob: Can you get this pack of papers over to the lawyer's office by noon? Bill: Can do. I'm leaving now. Bye.See also: cancan-doenUS
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