(transitive, British) To prosecute someone for a criminal offence.
(transitive, British) To prosecute someone for a criminal offence.
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guys what should i do for my 18th my house is too small for a house party w all my friends, also i could either invite my main group (8 ppl) or all my closest friends (20 ppl)
(UK, dated, intransitive) To work as a domestic servant for.
Do for means: To work as a domestic servant for.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
do for means: To work as a domestic servant for.. Register: dated, informal. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(transitive, British) To doom; to bring about the demise of someone; to injure or harm someone.
Do for means: To doom; to bring about the demise of someone; to injure or harm someone.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
do for means: To doom; to bring about the demise of someone; to injure or harm someone.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
“I'm starting to see it in sales. Delta is offering extended bonuses which they used to do for like~3-4 weeks, they are now doing it through November.”
“Aaabsolutely. And now I know exactly what I want to do for my birthday.”
“guys what should i do for my 18th my house is too small for a house party w all my friends, also i could either invite my main group (8 ppl) or all my closest friends (20 ppl)”
“Things I do for sweetie. Anyway,”
“Things I do for sweetie. Anyway,”
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