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

The surge in yields signals traders are concerned that the Fed might not do enough to rein in stubborn inflation. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

The purpose of using vinegar is not to kill pests but more to divert them, which is something that other pesticides do not do. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 July 2026

And as impressive as his consistent ascending and attacking was, the Ecuadorian did not do it over the entire Tour. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Her main complaint seems to be that Nolan’s film does not do justice to one of the foundational texts of Western literature. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for not do

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