do well by (one)
do well by (one)
To treat one favorably and respectfully. I need to put aside my work stress and remember that my true goal in life is to do well by you and the kids.
See also: by, well
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
do by
Behave with respect to, treat, as in John was determined to do well by his children. This idiom was first recorded about 1175.
See also: by
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
do ˈwell by somebody
treat somebody generously: He did well by me when I needed money, and I shall always be grateful to him.See also: by, somebody, well
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
do by
v.
To behave in some manner with respect to someone or something: The children have done well by their attentive parents.
See also: by
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- do well by somebody
- do all right by (one)
- do somehow by
- see (one) right
- see someone right
- stand well with
- stand well with (one)
- in (one's) good books
- in someone's good books
- be put to it