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
Eutropios-Ancient Greek
Ciara (1)KEER-a, KEE-ar-aIrish
MyronMIE-rən (English), muy-rawn (Ancient Greek)English, Ancient Greek
Annibaleahn-nee-BAH-leItalian
Aeson-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
TinTEENCroatian