do well

phrase

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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And shows that do well in one country can often be remade in other regions. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Students who do well move on to separate rooms known as mastery labs for accelerated coursework, while those who struggle hang back for further help from teachers. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026 Besides tomatoes, citrus, and blueberries, raspberries (Rubus idaeus) do well in containers too. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Most patients do well with supportive therapy only, with fluids and replacement of electrolytes. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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