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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The move could be an important test for Chipotle's plans to expand globally, one wrote, while another suggested the chain could do well as a "tourist novelty".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
That doesn’t mean that individual stocks can’t do well, however.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
“There is a lot of things we do well, and we do similar, but a couple of differences too,” Jovic noted of their baseline-centric, tactical styles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
One hopes they do well, in situations a little less predictable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
He needs me to do well if he’s going to reach a grand this year.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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