do someone a world of good

do someone a world of good
do (someone) a world of good to make someone feel much better.

A vacation in the mountains will do you a world of good.


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  • do someone the world of good — do (someone) the world of good to make someone feel much healthier or happier. We had a week away in the sun and it s done us both the world of good …   New idioms dictionary

  • do a world of good — do (someone) a world of good to make someone feel much better. A vacation in the mountains will do you a world of good …   New idioms dictionary

  • do the world of good — do (someone) the world of good to make someone feel much healthier or happier. We had a week away in the sun and it s done us both the world of good …   New idioms dictionary

  • do someone a power of good — do (someone) a power of good Brit informal + old fashioned : to help someone physically or mentally : to make someone feel better I think spending a day outside in the sunshine would do you a power of good. [=(US) do you a world of good] • • •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • world — [[t]wɜ͟ː(r)ld[/t]] ♦ worlds 1) N SING: the N The world is the planet that we live on. It s a beautiful part of the world... More than anything, I d like to drive around the world... The satellite enables us to calculate their precise location… …   English dictionary

  • world — 1 noun 1 OUR PLANET/EVERYONE ON IT the world the planet we live on, and all the people, cities, and countries on it; the Earth: the world s tallest building | Tuberculosis is still common in some parts of the world. | At that time China was the… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • world — [ wɜrld ] noun *** 1. ) singular society in general, in all countries: We want to guarantee our children a safer world. all over the world/throughout the world: The same problems are faced by children throughout the world. the whole world: Since… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • world — world1 W1S1 [wə:ld US wə:rld] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(our planet/everyone on it)¦ 2 in the world 3¦(the society we live in)¦ 4¦(group of countries )¦ 5¦(time in history)¦ 6¦(somebody s life and experiences)¦ 7¦(area of activity/work)¦… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • good — 1 /gUd/ adjective comparative better, superlative best /best/ 1 OF A HIGH STANDARD of a high standard: a good reputation | a good quality cloth | a good Muslim | This book is not as good as her last one. | His test scores were good, but hers were …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • good — [[t]g ʊd[/t]] ♦ better, best 1) ADJ GRADED Good means pleasant or enjoyable. We had a really good time together... I know they would have a better life here... There s nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee... It s so good to hear your… …   English dictionary

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