can do with

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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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April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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