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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"Fortunately it was the Tottenham that have been doing well in the Champions League who turned up tonight."
From BBC
"Usha and the baby are doing well," a statement posted on Tuesday to the second lady's social media account read.
From BBC
"In that, I think there is no room for personal milestone. It's a team sport. Everyone has to step up; everyone has to do well."
From Barron's
Pockets of the market were doing well, though.
From Barron's
Judged by that yardstick, the administration has done well.
From Barron's
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