do over
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle over
Meanings
Repeat an action in order to do it correctly
Why “over”? You examine or discuss something carefully, repeat an action, or keep thinking about it.
“You'll have to do it over.”
“The drawing was wrong, so I did it over.”
“The teacher made me do it over.”
Decorate or refurbish a room
Why “over”? Something goes over another thing. It can hide it, protect it, or cover its surface.
“They did the kitchen over.”
“She did the spare room over for guests.”
Don't confuse with
Do over means repeat an action in order to do it correctly. Do away means remove something completely or abolish it.
Test yourself
“You'll have to do it over.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
do away
A contrast learners often mix up
Remove something completely or abolish it; Murder someone (informal)
brood over
Same over pattern: again
Think anxiously or moodily about something for a long time
check over
Same over pattern: again
Examine something carefully to look for errors or faults
chew over
Same over pattern: again
Discuss or consider at length
come over
Same over pattern: covering
Visit someone's house or place; Be felt by someone suddenly; Give a particular impression; Change to support a different side or opinion
cover over
Same over pattern: covering
Place something on top to hide or protect
glance over
Same over pattern: again
Look at something quickly
gloss over
Same over pattern: covering
Treat lightly to hide difficulty
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