do one good
do good
1. To have a positive effect on someone. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "do" and "good." If you're feeling sad, getting out in the sunlight should do you good.
2. To focus one's energy on charitable acts. In this usage, "do good" is a set phrase. Monica has always been one to do good, so I'm not surprised to hear that she joined the Peace Corps.
See also: good
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
do one good
1. Be of benefit to one, as in I'm sure some fresh air will do her good. [Late 1400s]
2. Also, do one's heart good. Please, gratify, give satisfaction. For example, It does my heart good to see the young couple so happy.
See also: good, one
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- angle
- angling
- orient
- orient to
- orient to (something)
- spiff up
- spiffed up
- not do (someone or oneself) any favors
- ask back
- (Is) this taken?