do well
Idioms-
Prosper, thrive, succeed, as in He's done well in the market . [c. 1300]
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do well to do something . Fare better or act prudently by doing something, as in She would do well to ask permission before she leaves . [Late 1400s]
Example Sentences
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“With good plant growth, rodent populations are doing well, so the snakes have good food sources and warm temperatures that are triggering more surface activity.”
From Los Angeles Times
To his delight, the foggy glass had done well to cover his eye hollow.
From Literature
Jordan says the goal is to make viewers feel equipped to say, “I understand what’s going on, and I can appreciate it, and I can appreciate that this was done well.”
From Los Angeles Times
"Mum, I'm doing well and I'm not sick," Geumseong quickly reassured her.
From BBC
“When Wall Street does well, it’s good for our state and city budgets, which are reliant on the industry’s significant tax contributions.”
From MarketWatch
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