do something with something

ˈdo sth with sb/sth derived

(used in negative sentences and questions with what)

•

I don't know what to do with

(= how to use)

all the food that's left over.

•

What have you done with

(= where have you put)

my umbrella?

•

What have you been doing with yourselves

(= how have you been passing the time)

?

see also can't be doing with ↑can ¹, could do with ↑could

Main entry: ↑do_derived