do over

do over
do over
1. To do again, repeat (N American)
2. To cover over, eg with paint
3. To rob (slang)
4. To beat up (slang)
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do over [phrasal verb]
1 do (something) over US : to do (something) again

I made a mistake when I measured the window and I had to do it over (again).

If I had to do it (all) over again, I would have stayed in college.

2 do (something) over or do over (something) : to decorate or change a room, house, etc., so that it looks very different

We're planning to do over the kitchen next year.

3 do (someone) over or do over (someone) Brit, informal : to attack and beat (someone)

He got done over by a gang of teenagers.

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