to-do

[tuh-doo]

noun

Informal.

plural

to-dos 

1. bustle; fuss.

   They made a great to-do over the dinner.

to-do

/ təˈduː /

noun

1. a commotion, fuss, or quarrel

Word History and Origins

Origin of to-do¹

before 900; Middle English, Old English; noun use of infinitive phrase; to, do ¹, ado

Synonym Study

See ado.

Example Sentences

Lawns have a way of turning our sense of pride and order into a to-do list disguised as virtue.

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Even though our funeral home is consistently busy, I’ve learned that one of the best things I can do for George is to push aside my to-do list, take a deep breath and just listen.

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Sánchez-Gordon said her to-do list on the commission includes understanding the department’s ongoing struggles with recruiting new officers, and getting the department ready for the upcoming World Cup and Olympic Games.

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Ironing out those issues will be on Mitchell's to-do list this week.

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Police reports and surveillance footage are typically not on the top of the to-do list for a bride and groom on their wedding day.

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