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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Those financials exposed to capital markets will do well as regulation remains light, while easier permitting should boost energy-infrastructure build-out.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
We shouldn’t be surprised children do well in such an environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
I am really looking forward to seeing Spurs under Roberto de Zerbi and the expectation will be that they do well.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
That’s impressive, because it’s generally hard for investors to do well by doing good.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Youths get “positive checks” for complying with the rules, but also for using the interpersonal skills necessary to do well on the outside—skills like asking for help or talking through a conflict.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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