do one's homework



do one's homework

Be well prepared, as in Steve had done his homework before the meeting and could answer all of the client's questions . This usage transfers a school assignment to a broader context. [c. 1930]
See also: homework

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Anushka-Russian
IngrÍ&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
LyndiLIN-deeEnglish (Rare)
Lucretius-Ancient Roman
ElsdonELZ-dənEnglish (Rare)
Taika-Finnish (Rare)