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can-do en · ADJ

Etymology

From can + do.

Meanings

  1. (informal, not-comparable) Confident and willing to get a job done.
    • Network Rail's Kent Route Director Fiona Taylor said: "The only reason we were able to get this crucial work completed is because of the effort, commitment and can-do attitude from everyone in our supply chain, our TOC partners Southeastern, freight companies, and within Network Rail. 2020 August 26, “Network News: Hither Green's £100 million signalling commissioned”, in Rail, page 29:
    • It is important to approach each day with a smile on your face and a can-do attitude. 2005, Julian Campbell, Stop the Wheel - I Want to Get Off!:

Deriveds

can-doer · can-do-ness

Relateds

no can do