Expressions with "do"

Expressions with "do"

do the trick (do exactly what you need)

This coffee really does the trick! I feel much better.

do well (to be successful)

She did really well in her exams.

do your level best (try really hard)

I did my level best but I still failed.

do the dirty work (do something unpleasant)

The boss always gets me to do the dirty work.

do something at your own pace (go as fast or slowly as you want)

You can do this course at your own pace. There are no deadlines. 

do the math (put together information or numbers for yourself)

It's not worthwhile buying a car! Do the math!

do something by the book (do something following the rules)

He really follows the rules. He always does everything by the book.

Fill in the Blanks

If you do your

best and still don't pass, no one will be angry with you.

Multiple Choice

Should we rent or buy a flat? Let's do the ____________ and see which option is best.

• science

• math

• Macarena

• options

Fill in the Blanks

Let's hope this medicine does the

and my headache goes away fast!

Multiple Choice

He did really _______________ at his job. His boss was happy!

• indeed

• quick

• well

• strongly

Fill in the Blanks

Who is going to do all the

work for this project? It's going to be hard to find someone willing.

Multiple Choice

I like doing this at my own ________________ and not having to rush.

• stress

• willingness

• level

• pace

Fill in the Blanks

We need to be strict and do things by the

, so there are no problems later.