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.

Examples of do well in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is clearly a long-term job for Congress and consultants who would do well to study the approach of the Salzburg Festival. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Their political descendants would do well to remember their example. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 19 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

Rhymes for do well

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel