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
Shireen-Persian
Shaquille-English (Modern)
Shailaja-Hinduism, Indian, Telugu
Gabrielga-bree-EL (French), GAH-bryel (Spanish), GAHP-ree-el (German), GAHB-ree-el (Finnish), GAY-bree-əl (English), GAHP-ryel (Polish)French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Catalan, English, Romanian
Bendt-Danish
Waleriavah-LER-yahPolish