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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We think that the banks we are buying do well in those scenarios.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
"Speed is the most important thing but you only get three tries in each event and you need to do well in every event as they add the times together," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Anyone who is planning to open a restaurant would do well to read this book first.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
But sometimes mom and dad have to intervene to remind them it’s good for both to do well when it comes to family bragging rights.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“Very well. Fra Pavel, you would do well to continue that line of investigation. Whatever you need in the way of clerical or secretarial help is yours to command. Please stand down.”
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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