From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdo something about somethingdo something about somethingSTOP something THAT IS HAPPENINGto do something to solve a problem or stop a bad situation If we don’t do something about it, the problem is going to get worse. What can be done about the rising levels of pollution? → about
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do something about something• And the second view shows a marked advantage when we begin to do something about behavior.• I'd better do something about improving it.• For those who are reluctant, understand why and do something about it.• If the result is none too pleasant, it's time to do something about it.• Whenever Gandhi felt distressed or disturbed he wanted to do something about it.• We've got to do something about the bomb before we start.• We better do something about this deficiency right now.• I keep thinking I should do something about this place but there's never any time. 