to-do

American  

[tuh-doo] / təˈdu /

noun

Informal.

plural

to-dos

1. bustle; fuss.

   They made a great to-do over the dinner.

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to-do British  

/ təˈduː /

noun

1. a commotion, fuss, or quarrel

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Related Words

See ado.

Etymology

Origin of to-do

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

Example Sentences

Next on Bellamy's to-do list is preparation for the Nations League, with Wales beginning their top-flight campaign in September, before Euro 2028 qualifying next year.

From BBC

“I’m at a place,” he said, “where it’s just like, how high does this go on my to-do list?”

From The Wall Street Journal

With six landings in total, it felt like the Moon had been well and truly ticked off the space to-do list.

From BBC

Going to the post office or grocery store gives them the opportunity to unload while also allowing you both to cross something off your to-do lists.

From MarketWatch

That anxiety of having an immeasurable to-do list helped spark the idea of his Oscar-nominated animated short film “Retirement Plan.”

From MarketWatch