do well

1. 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]

2. Prosper, thrive, succeed, as in He's done well in the market . [c. 1300]

Example Sentences

He confesses humbly to being a little skeptical, makes a big show of wanting Geller to do well, invites him to return and try again, and as Geller struggles, Carson listens, waits patiently, acts baffled.

From New York Times

On the flip side, cryptocurrency is projected to do well under a Trump administration with limited regulatory hurdles.

From Salon

One thing they still don't do well, however, is measure or "feel" surfaces -- a purely mechanical function.

From Science Daily

Musk also tied interactions to these users' prominence, meaning their posts that did well were more likely to be seen by other users.

From BBC

Its ending veers away from the source material, suggesting there could be more seasons of the show if it does well.

From Los Angeles Times

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