do well
idiom
1
: to be wise or use good judgment : to do what one should do
You would do well to avoid him right now.
You did well to avoid him when he was in a bad mood.
2
: to be lucky
When the tornado hit, they did well to escape uninjured.
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Bowman would do well to aim higher, and do it with some NHL contracts in mind.
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Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Herbs Some growers may not consider herbs to be houseplants, but many types of herbs are great for indoor growing, and do well with winter propagation.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Santander, who is seeking a longer deal than Hernández, according to sources familiar with each player’s expectations, still figures to do well.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
There was chatter about a potential return this season if the Rams were to do well.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Herbs Some growers may not consider herbs to be houseplants, but many types of herbs are great for indoor growing, and do well with winter propagation.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Santander, who is seeking a longer deal than Hernández, according to sources familiar with each player’s expectations, still figures to do well.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
There was chatter about a potential return this season if the Rams were to do well.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Do well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20well. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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