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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Plenty of movies are predicted to do well — or, like this year’s “The Bride!,” perform at least decently — yet bomb their opening weekend.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
That doesn’t mean that individual stocks can’t do well, however.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Historically speaking, European teams don't do well at World Cups held outside of the continent.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 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
Now, I know it’s hard to not do well at something, and I know it’s hard to need help.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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