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do sb (any) good
/dˈuː ˌɛsbˈiː ˌɛni ɡˈʊd/
/dˈuː ˌɛsbˈiː ˌɛni ɡˈʊd/
to do sb (any) good
[PHRASE]What is the origin of the idiom "do someone good" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "do someone good" is not entirely clear, but it is likely that the phrase emerged in the English language in the late Middle Ages. The phrase "do good" has been used in English since the 14th century to describe actions that are beneficial or helpful to others. The addition of the word "someone" to the phrase likely emerged in the 16th or 17th century, when the meaning of the phrase shifted to describe actions that are specifically beneficial to an individual. The idiom "do someone good" is used to describe actions or behaviors that have a positive effect on someone's physical or mental health, well-being, or overall quality of life.
Examples
1. Cartoon superheroes do good deeds partly so they can wear costumes with company names on them.
2. 'People think too much about difficulties which prevent them from doing good deeds,' they said, 'and not enough about things that help them to do them.'
3. We'll do good work for Nuradin in Egypt, and then the people and the gold of that rich country will help us to fight the Franks in the Holy Land.'
4. 'Anyway, the Bible tells us to do good, even if other people hurt us.
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