do well

idiom

: 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.

: to be lucky

When the tornado hit, they did well to escape uninjured.

Examples of do well in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anyone in the late stages of pregnancy might do well to avoid Montages of a Modern Motherhood, now being showcased at the Tokyo International Film Festival. —

Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024 Again, Philadelphia would do well with exploring the chance to add an edge rusher who can continually get after the quarterback. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 If those earnings results continue to surprise to the upside, that could add credence to the signs of broadening the market has recently been exhibiting — though Nvidia and other semiconductors have continued to do well. —

Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024 Plenty of shrubs love full sun, but selecting shrubs that do well in shade conditions can be tricky. —

Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for do well

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