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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It’s a zero-sum game for filmmakers and viewers alike, who would both do well to recognize the inherent value in surprise.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
The 2.5-hour-plus film didn’t do well at the U.S. box office, not even earning back its estimated $130-million budget.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
"With the giant slalom, we feel pretty ready for that, and for the slalom, we're feeling really good and hopefully we can do well," said Simpson.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Investors fretting about Thursday’s oil-driven selloff would do well to remember that this, too, shall pass.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
“We’ve seen this hole in the sky. If it is indeed fueling the violent energy that is coursing through these ‘iron monsters,’ we would do well to continue as we have been recently.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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