Do over Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To do something again from the beginning, usually because it was not done correctly the first time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mainly in American English. Common with tasks, tests, or projects. Often used as 'do it over' or 'do this over'. Similar expressions: 'start over', 'try again'. Not used for very small or instant actions.
Spanish: repetir - volver a hacerPortuguese (BR): refazer - fazer de novoPortuguese (PT): refazer - fazer outra vezChinese (Simplified): 重做Chinese (Traditional): 重做Hindi: फिर से करनाArabic: إعادة (العمل) - عمل من جديدBengali: আবার করা - নতুন করে করাRussian: сделать заново - переделатьJapanese: やり直すVietnamese: làm lạiKorean: 다시 하다Turkish: baştan yapmak - yeniden yapmakUrdu: دوبارہ کرناIndonesian: mengulang - mengerjakan ulang
Example Sentences
Don’t worry—you can always do it over if you need to.
natural
I have to do over my homework because I made a mistake.
basic
Can you do over this report?
basic
She decided to do over the painting until it looked perfect.
basic
If I could do over that interview, I’d be much calmer.
natural
The teacher let us do over the test to try for a better grade.
natural