do by

verb

do by

verb
1

Informal, Usually, Used with right/well or wrong/ill To perform on behalf of someone or with someone in mind; to behave in a manner befitting someone.

  • I've tried hard to do right by him. Even so, he continues to do badly by me.
  • Do as you would be done by.
Related terms
do good

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