do OK

Frequency: 7.545.6 per million words

To perform satisfactorily. Used with 'in' (BrE) or 'on' (AmE) for exams.

OKVERBS + OK

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Examples (10)

  • I was worried about the test, but I think I did OK in the end.
  • She's been through a lot, but she's doing OK now.
  • Our new business isn't making a huge profit yet, but it's doing OK for the first year.
  • He didn't win the marathon, but he did OK, finishing in the top twenty.
  • Don't put too much pressure on yourself; just try to do OK.
  • As long as you do OK on the final presentation, you'll pass the course.
  • Financially, they've done OK since they moved to the city.
  • The team wasn't expected to win, so they were happy to do OK and not come last.
  • How's your son doing OK at his new school?
  • With a little more practice, I'm sure you will do OK in the competition.