doover

[ doo-ver ]

/ ˈdu vər /

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noun Australian Slang.

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Origin of doover

First recorded 1940–45; origin uncertain

Other definitions for doover (2 of 2)

do-over

[ doo-oh-ver ]

/ ˈduˌoʊ vər /

noun

an opportunity to do something again or repeat it, especially when it did not turn out well the first time: I wish I could have a do-over of the past five years of my life.

a makeover, as a renovation or a beauty treatment: Enter the sweepstakes to win a full kitchen do-over with new granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.A do-over at the spa made me feel young again!

Origin of do-over

First recorded in 1890–95; noun use of verb phrase do over

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How to use doover in a sentence

Think of it as the Jersey Shore exception, where you can act like a brutish goon and the first bust is essentially a do-over.
Ray Rice Should Have Remembered His 'Kindness' Anti-Bullying Wristband|Michael Daly|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 2010, I attended my 10-year high-school reunion, where the theme was “Prom Do-Over.”
My Strange Passage From Suspected School Shooter to Prom Queen|Gina Tron|January 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Right about now, Micah Moore appears to be looking for a do-over.
A Confession to Murder—Quickly Withdrawn—Rocks Religious Community|Winston Ross|November 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A do-over is rare in politics, and the Supreme Court handed one to President Obama by upholding his much-maligned health-care law.
Why Won’t Obama Sell His Health-Care Plan Now That It’s Been Upheld?|Eleanor Clift|July 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Superman got a do-over, so maybe the writers should get one too?
13 Timeless Time-Travel Films|The Daily Beast Video|August 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
His wife raised an awful to-do over this, but Helli was firm and for another year he fed and petted the Grouse.
Mighty Mikko|Parker Fillmore
Jetty is making a terrible to-do over a solitary china one in her nest.
Two Little Travellers|Frances Browne Arthur
Frequently, too, he indulges in a great to-do over nothing, fairly splitting your ears with his noisy cries.
Our Bird Comrades|Leander S. (Leander Sylvester) Keyser
I have said it is a to-do over nothing, though Mr. Jay may think he has the best reason in the world for making a fuss.
Our Bird Comrades|Leander S. (Leander Sylvester) Keyser
But they'd had trouble even before then; for right from the start there was a pretty how-d'ye-do over the plot.
Susan Clegg and Her Love Affairs|Anne Warner

British Dictionary definitions for doover

do over

verb (tr, adverb)

informal to renovate or redecorate

British, Australian and NZ slang to beat up; thrash

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Idioms and Phrases with doover

do over

Also, do something over.

Also, do over again. Repeat something, as in This setup won't work; I'll have to do it over again.

Redecorate, as in We've decided to do over the living room. [Early 1900s]