Meaning of the word "do over" in English

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do over

US /duː ˈoʊvər/

UK /duː ˈoʊvər/

to do something again from the beginning, especially because you did it badly the first time

Example:

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I made so many mistakes on this report, I'll have to do it over.

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The teacher told him to do the assignment over.

Synonym:

redo repeat rework start over begin again

to attack and beat someone severely

Example:

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The gang threatened to do him over if he didn't pay up.

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He was done over by a group of thugs outside the bar.

Synonym:

beat up assault thrash batter clobber

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