do one good



do one good

1. Be of benefit to one, as in I'm sure some fresh air will do her good. [Late 1400s]
2. Also, do one's heart good. Please, gratify, give satisfaction. For example, It does my heart good to see the young couple so happy.
See also: good, one

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Claudieklo-DEEFrench
BenediktBE-ne-dikt (German), bye-nye-DEEKT (Russian), bee-nee-DEEKT (Russian)German, Russian, Icelandic, Czech
Mykhailo-Ukrainian
Shichiroushee-chee-ṙo:Japanese
Sylwestersil-VES-terPolish
Harrington['hæriŋtən]