TO DO – FIXED EXPRESSIONS

Now, we’re going to see the use of DO in some fixed expressions.


TO DO A PAPER – to write an extended essay on a particular subject, usually as an academic assign.
Ex: Ann, I can`t take you to the movies tonight. I have to do a paper on Modern American Drama, and I haven`t even starded it yet.

TO DO WELL (ON A TEST OR EXAMINATION) – to get an above average grade.
Ex: None of Professor Ann`s students did well on the finals.
TO BE DOING GREAT/FINE/TERRIFIC/ECT..-to be in good health; to be well.

TO BE DOING SOMETHING/ANYTHING IMPORTANT – to be busy with something that require one’s immediate attention.
Ex: Can you help me now or are you doing anything important?

TO BE DOING (A CERTAIN VELOCITY) – to drive at a certain speed.

TO DO FOR A LIVING – used in questions to find out how someone earns a living or what kind of works she/he does.
Ex: What do you do for a living?
       I`m an secretary.

TO DO SOMEONE A FAVOR – to do something good for someone.
Ex: Do me a favor and turn down the radio, will you? I have a terrible headache.

TO DO DAMAGE - to do physical harm to someone or something.

TO DO WITHOUT SOMETHING – to manage to survive without having something.
Ex: From now on, we have to do without meat. We simply can`t afford it.
TO BE DONE (WITH SOMETHING) – to have finished something.
EX: You can watch TV, Ann, as soon as you`re done with the dishes.

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