Can you do something with this bracket, or shall I throw it away?
•We can't do anything with the new secretary. Find us another.
2. Fig. to improve or refresh someone or something. •I would like to do something with this room. It is so drab.
•I can't do anything with this child! Keep him at home.
3. Fig. to manage as well as possible with someone or something; to make do with someone or something. •We will just have to do whatever we can with what we have.
•We will do the best we can with this employee until you find a better one.