do well
idiom
1
: to be wise or use good judgment : to do what one should do
You would do well to avoid him right now.
You did well to avoid him when he was in a bad mood.
2
: to be lucky
When the tornado hit, they did well to escape uninjured.
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Recent form suggests Spurs would do well to agree to an extension with the experienced Uruguay international.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Many couples do well financially in retirement, until one spouse passes away.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Those who appear in Green’s piece would do well to examine their forerunners, who can provide guidance about how to debate while harboring differences of opinion and belief.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Both do well in the league, putting NUFC's progress in jeopardy.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Many couples do well financially in retirement, until one spouse passes away.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Those who appear in Green’s piece would do well to examine their forerunners, who can provide guidance about how to debate while harboring differences of opinion and belief.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Both do well in the league, putting NUFC's progress in jeopardy.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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“Do well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20well. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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