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
Tajuana-African American (Rare)
JÓZefayuw-ZEF-ahPolish
Juanita[hwa:'ni:tə]
FranČIŠKa-Slovene
Theo[θi:əu]
BryonyBRIE-ə-neeEnglish (Rare)