Do about Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To take some action to solve, change, or handle a problem or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in questions ('What can we do about...?'), usually informal or neutral. Always followed by the issue to address. Do not use literally for physical actions—it's about handling situations/problems, not crafting objects. Avoid 'do about' with people; use with problems or abstract issues.
Spanish: hacer acerca de - hacer con respecto aPortuguese (BR): fazer sobre - fazer a respeito dePortuguese (PT): fazer sobre - fazer a respeito deChinese (Simplified): 对...做些什么Chinese (Traditional): 對...做些什麼Hindi: के बारे में कुछ करनाArabic: يفعل حيالBengali: সমাধান করা - মোকাবিলা করাRussian: сделать с этим - предпринимать что-то по поводуJapanese: 対処する - なんとかするVietnamese: xử lý - giải quyếtKorean: 대처하다 - 해결하다Turkish: bir şey yapmak - çözmekUrdu: کچھ کرنا (مسئلے کے بارے میں)Indonesian: mengatasi - melakukan sesuatu tentang
Example Sentences
What can we do about this mess?
basic
There’s nothing we can do about the weather.
basic
Did you do anything about your lost keys?
basic
I wish there was more we could do about rising prices.
natural
Don’t just complain—what are you going to do about it?
natural
Honestly, there’s not much anyone can do about traffic in this city.
natural