do by

verb

1. intr, preposition to treat in the manner specified

   employers do well by hard working employees

Idioms and Phrases

Behave with respect to, treat, as in John was determined to do well by his children . This idiom was first recorded about 1175.

Example Sentences

British Gas previously told the BBC it does not excuse the force fitting, which was done by a contractor, and that the customer chased over an incorrect bill will not be required to pay it.

From BBC

Lue wanted his team to take care of the basketball, which they did by turning the ball over just nine times.

From Los Angeles Times

They added any measures fitted under government schemes must be done by a Trustmark-registered installer "to the highest standards with issues promptly and properly rectified".

From BBC

But sometimes, the promotion of those practical effects belies the work done by special effects teams.

From Los Angeles Times

Reeves said the government "values the good work done by hereditary peers" but the bill was "a matter of principle".

From BBC