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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Danny Murphy: The underdogs who do well are usually based on a strong defence, like Morocco were last time.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The World Cup begins this week, and investors would do well to watch the event from the stock market’s sidelines.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
As I imagine the series will do well — mystery with a smattering of horror seems very much what the people want — more may be just the ticket for some people.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Gold and other precious metals tend to do well in inflationary periods.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
“You would also do well in communications. Teaching maybe.”
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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