not do

phrase

: to not be proper or appropriate

It doesn't do for a doctor to become too friendly with his patients.

Examples of not do in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some analysts, however, say the words may not do lasting damage. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

These are the relentless lifers who have it in their blood — the ones who can’t not do it. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Through such cameras have been controversial, board members unanimously agreed the form of surveillance will not do more harm than good. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Bass pointed to the fire department’s new fire chief and said the city would march into the state’s land holding to clear hazardous brush if the state does not do its part. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for not do

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou