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
WoodyWUWD-eeEnglish
Lotario-Italian
Findlay-Scottish
Henrietteawn-ree-ET (French), hen-ree-E-tə (German), hen-ree-ED-de (Danish), hen-ree-ET-te (Norwegian)French, German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian
Mesud-Ottoman Turkish
Carnes[ka:nz]