What does do the trick mean?

phr. If something does the trick, it solves a problem or achieves the desired result.

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If something does the trick, it solves a problem or achieves the desired result.

If I have a headache, a couple of aspirins usually do the trick.

If something does the trick, it solves a problem or achieves the desired result.