Let's do this vs Let's try it

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Let's do this

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

Let's try it

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

	Let's do this	Let's try it
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //lɛts duː ðɪs// 🇺🇸 //lɛts du ðɪs//	🇬🇧 //lɛts traɪ ɪt// 🇺🇸 //lɛts traɪ ɪt//
Meaning	A way to say you want to start something.	A phrase to suggest doing something together.
Example	Alright, team, let's do this!	Let's try it and see how it turns out.
Register	Informal	Informal
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Top 2,000 (common)
Collocations	let's do this together, let's do this now, let's do this as a team	let's try it together, let's try it out, let's try it first, let's try it again
Antonyms	Let's not do this, Let's avoid this, Let's cancel this	-
Common mistakes	Using it in formal speeches or presentations., Saying it when not genuinely motivated., Confusing it with 'let's do that' when referring to a specific task.	Using it in overly formal contexts., Omitting the 'let's' and saying only 'try it'., Mispronouncing 'let's' as 'lets'.
Usage notes	Used to express enthusiasm and readiness to begin a task. Typically informal; not suitable for formal situations.	This phrase is commonly used when initiating an action or experiment with someone. It is friendly and casual, often used among friends. Avoid using it in formal situations where more serious language is expected.

See it in real clips

GRUMPY: Three of a kind, let's do this. CHUCKLES: That's it? Three guys?

Succession › S1 E1

All right, let's do this!

The Pitt › S1 E1

OK. Let's do this.

GRUMPY: Three of a kind, let's do this. CHUCKLES: That's it? Three guys?

Succession › S1 E1

All right, let's do this!

Let's do this

The Sopranos › S1 E1

Let's try it.

Let's try it

Frequently asked questions: Let's do this vs Let's try it

What's the difference between Let's do this and Let's try it?

Let's do this: A way to say you want to start something. Let's try it: A phrase to suggest doing something together.

Can you show an example of each?

Let's do this: Alright, team, let's do this! Let's try it: Let's try it and see how it turns out.

Can I use Let's do this and Let's try it interchangeably?

Not always. Let's do this and Let's try it are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.