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do one good

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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.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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