do (sb) good

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

To have a beneficial effect on someone.

goodVERB + NOUN

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do (sb)

Examples (10)

  • A vacation will do you good after all that stress.
  • You can try talking to her, but I don't think it will do much good.
  • It will do you good to get out of the house more often.
  • The fresh air and exercise will do her good.
  • A hot bath will do you good after that long day.
  • Reading more books will do students good in the long run.
  • Getting enough sleep will do everyone good.
  • That break has done me a power of good.
  • Talking to a counselor might do him some good.
  • Regular meditation will do you a world of good.