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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The audience would do well to stay attuned to this goal — and how obedient Nat is willing to be.
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Jadalynn would do well with a family who can support both her creative interests and her love for activity, providing opportunities for movement, exploration, and self-expression.
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Perhaps most important, parents would do well to examine their own relationship with failure.
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The organization tends to do well on independent quality assessments.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Jadalynn would do well with a family who can support both her creative interests and her love for activity, providing opportunities for movement, exploration, and self-expression.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Perhaps most important, parents would do well to examine their own relationship with failure.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
The organization tends to do well on independent quality assessments.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Do well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20well. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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