not do
idiom
: to not be proper or appropriate
It doesn't do for a doctor to become too friendly with his patients.
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Brands and retailers will take the stage to share their successes and suggestions for what to do—and not do—to garner the best outcomes.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 July 2024
Edwards said if the office did not do so, the matter could wind up in court.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
As a joint employer, the NCAA would be responsible to pay the athletes if the colleges do not do so.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 July 2024
Suppose, for instance, Biden does not do well in Thursday’s debate with former President Donald Trump.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 July 2024
Edwards said if the office did not do so, the matter could wind up in court.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
As a joint employer, the NCAA would be responsible to pay the athletes if the colleges do not do so.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 July 2024
Suppose, for instance, Biden does not do well in Thursday’s debate with former President Donald Trump.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024
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“Not do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20do. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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