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Idioms: do for


1.  Bring about the death, defeat, or ruin of, as in He swore he'd do for him. This usage is often put in the passive voice (see done for). [First half of 1700s]
2.  Care or provide for, take care of, as in They decided to hire a housekeeper to do for Grandmother. This usage today is more common in Britain than in America. [Early 1500s]


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Definition: destroy
Antonyms: bear, create

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Definition: help
Antonyms: deny, refuse


 
 

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