do-over

American  

[doo-oh-ver] / ˈduˌoʊ vər /

noun

1. 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.

2. a makeover, as a renovation or a beauty treatment: A do-over at the spa made me feel young again!

   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!

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do over British  

verb

1. informal to renovate or redecorate

2. slang to beat up; thrash

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do over Idioms  

1. Also, do something over.

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

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

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Etymology

Origin of do-over

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

Example Sentences

Soon a gaggle of true-crime fans, journalists and law school students joined, eager to snag a seat inside to see whether one of the most-watched court cases in memory, the double-murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, gets a do-over.

From The Wall Street Journal

Patriots prodigy Drake Maye was left longing for a do-over after his first Super Bowl appearance ended in misery on Sunday.

From Barron's

Others called for Frank to apologize and for a “do-over” interview with the same publication.

From Salon

The world’s second-largest economy offered Sam’s Club a chance for a do-over.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crowe’s do-over feature, in contrast, is anodyne and respectful; the band is even given room to refute some of the facts Lewis included in his story.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alter
• amend
• cure
• improve
• mend
• rectify
• redress
• regulate
• remediate
• remedy
• repair
• review
• revise
• straighten out
• upgrade