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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Talented people do well where leaders support smart risks and encourage them to learn faster.
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Gabriel Shaoolian, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some varieties do well in full sun and others prefer more shade.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
The usual case is that superhero movies do well in the United States, and often even better in other countries.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The former England striker’s profile dovetails with what Leeds already do well — back-post overloads and quick, direct transitions — and offers a late-game outlet when the press fades.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Gabriel Shaoolian, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some varieties do well in full sun and others prefer more shade.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
The usual case is that superhero movies do well in the United States, and often even better in other countries.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The former England striker’s profile dovetails with what Leeds already do well — back-post overloads and quick, direct transitions — and offers a late-game outlet when the press fades.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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 10 Sep. 2025.
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