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The needful

Definition

Cross-government

Example: Please do the needful to arrange access before the officer's start date.

Also known as: do the needful, please do the needful, pls do the needful

Context: The phrase may leave the required action unclear. State the specific action and deadline where the recipient may not already know what is needed.

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Practitioner confirmed Checked 2026-08-13

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