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do someone good

to benefit someone. A nice hot bath really does me good. A few years in the army would do you good.

See also: good

do good

Act in an upright, moral way; engage in philanthropy. For example, Social workers are trained to help people to help themselves, not simply going around doing good . This term was first recorded in a.d. 725. Also see do any good; do one good.

See also: good