can do with

Idioms  

1. Also, could do with. Might profit from, needs, as in This room can do with a good cleaning, or Harry could do with a new suit. [Colloquial; late 1700s] Also see do with.

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can do with

“You have to have the tool first, and building that tool is fascinating,” he says, “but it’s even more fascinating what you can do with those tools.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

In the meantime, De Paula will get a chance to show what he can do with his bat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

On the eve of his visit, Rubio described Ecuador as "one of our closest security partners in the region, and I think there's more we can do with them."

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Paul Robinson: The best thing Carrick can do with Rashford is put his arm around him and try to get the best out of him.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

When I was assigned to teach freshmen with below-par reading skills, the head of the English department challenged me, saying, “Let’s see what you can do with these kids, hotshot!”

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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