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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Anyone in the late stages of pregnancy might do well to avoid Montages of a Modern Motherhood, now being showcased at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Again, Philadelphia would do well with exploring the chance to add an edge rusher who can continually get after the quarterback.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
If those earnings results continue to surprise to the upside, that could add credence to the signs of broadening the market has recently been exhibiting — though Nvidia and other semiconductors have continued to do well.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Plenty of shrubs love full sun, but selecting shrubs that do well in shade conditions can be tricky.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Again, Philadelphia would do well with exploring the chance to add an edge rusher who can continually get after the quarterback.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
If those earnings results continue to surprise to the upside, that could add credence to the signs of broadening the market has recently been exhibiting — though Nvidia and other semiconductors have continued to do well.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Plenty of shrubs love full sun, but selecting shrubs that do well in shade conditions can be tricky.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for do well
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“Do well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20well. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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