do · v
do sb good
B2 to have a good effect on someone
Dictionary examples:
A break from this would do us all good. (16.9)
do damage/harm, etc.
B2 to cause damage/harm, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The fire did a lot of structural damage to the building. (45.8)
have to do with sth
B2 to be related to something
Dictionary examples:
She lacks confidence and I think that has to do with her childhood. (52.8)
easier said than done
C1 used to say that something seems like a good idea but it would be difficult to do
Dictionary examples:
I want to ask her out, but it's easier said than done. (24.8)
do your utmost
C1 to try as hard as you can to do something
Dictionary examples:
We did our utmost to finish the project on time. (44.8)
do the job
C2 If something does the job, it achieves the desired result.
Dictionary examples:
I need somewhere to keep these papers – this folder should do the job. (24.1)
make do (with)
C2 to use something that is less good than you would like
Dictionary examples:
If we can't get a bigger room we'll have to make do with this. (18.6)
do the trick
C2 If something does the trick, it solves a problem or has the result you want.
Dictionary examples:
If you have a headache, an aspirin will usually do the trick. (27.5)
do (ACTION)
A1 to perform an action
Dictionary examples:
I do my homework upside down. (0.0)
I do silly dances in the shower. (0.0)
Can you do a funny face? (0.0)
What should we do? (9.1)
I've got nothing to do. (9.7)
What are you doing tonight? (10.0)
Have you done your homework? (10.1)
We did a lot of talking. (15.6)
what does sb do?
A1 used to ask what someone's job is
Dictionary examples:
What do you do? I'm a clown. (0.0)
What does she do? She hugs trees. (0.0)
What do you do? I teach cats. (0.0)
I don't know what his wife does. (8.2)
What does Antonio do - does he teach? (9.8)
"What do you do (for a living)?" "I'm a doctor." (27.2)
do (MAKE)
A2 to make or produce something
Dictionary examples:
She does cakes that look like vegetables. Kids hate them! (0.0)
My grandma does sweaters with built-in GPS for lost grandkids. (0.0)
My brother does paper planes that always hit the teacher. (0.0)
That bakery does a really good lemon cake. (34.2)
I've done 20 copies of the handout. (37.9)
do (HEALTHY/HAPPY)
A2 used for talking or asking about someone and whether they are healthy, happy, or succeeding
Dictionary examples:
Is your homework doing well? Mine keeps running away from me! (0.0)
How are you doing? I hope you're not turning into a zombie! (0.0)
How's your pet rock doing? Is it still hard and happy? (0.0)
Hi, how are you doing? (5.8)
"How is Freya doing?" "She's doing really well, thanks." (25.7)
do your best
B1 to make the greatest effort possible
Dictionary examples:
I'm doing my best to stay awake in this meeting, but my eyes disagree. (0.0)
She did her best to look professional, but her cat-shaped slippers gave her away. (0.0)
I'm doing my best to learn English, but my tongue keeps getting confused! (0.0)
I did my best to persuade him. (17.8)
do (SPORT, ETC.)
A2 to perform a sports activity
Dictionary examples:
My grandma does weightlifting with her shopping bags. (0.0)
We do karate to fight off sleepiness in class. (0.0)
I do jumping jacks while my cat watches and judges me. (0.0)
She does yoga in her spare time. (41.7)
do your hair/makeup, etc.
B1 to make your hair/makeup, etc. look nice
Dictionary examples:
My sister takes three hours to do her makeup. Is she painting the Mona Lisa? (0.0)
I did my makeup in the dark. Now I look like a confused clown. (0.0)
I let my little brother do my makeup. Now I look like a rainbow exploded on my face. (0.0)
It takes him half an hour to do his hair in the morning. (19.3)
do the cleaning/cooking, etc.
A1 to perform a job in the house
Dictionary examples:
I do dishes. My cat does naps. (0.0)
Mom does cooking. Dad does burning. (0.0)
She does dusting. Dust does coming back. (0.0)
I do the cooking but Joe does most of the cleaning. (57.4)