do well
Idioms-
Prosper, thrive, succeed, as in He's done well in the market . [c. 1300]
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do well to do something . Fare better or act prudently by doing something, as in She would do well to ask permission before she leaves . [Late 1400s]
Example Sentences
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McDonald’s is introducing new cold beverages in the U.S. this year after testing crafted sodas and energy drinks in some U.S. stores, with drinks featuring Red Bull especially doing well, executives say.
Aerospace, where major defense stocks including Boeing sit, also did well, coming in sixth.
“And we believe that by doing so that is for us, kind of doing well, while doing good.”
From Los Angeles Times
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, speaking at Cactus League media day earlier this month, said the fixation on the money spent makes people miss the things they do well.
From Los Angeles Times
“And that means we both have to do well together.”
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