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Definition do over in American English

do over phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to do something again from the beginning, especially because you did it badly the first time

Example

OK, we'll do it over, but try to sing the right words this time.

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2

to decorate a building or room again in a completely different way

Example

Can we afford to have the apartment done over?

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3

to attack someone and hit and kick them

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Definition do over in American English