do it

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Definition

Verb (informal, idiomatic): 1. To have sexual intercourse. This is a common, informal, and often euphemistic phrase for the act of sex. 2. To perform a specific, often implied, action. In a broader, less common sense, it can mean to carry out a talked-about or understood task (e.g., "Just do it!").

Usage and Examples
  • Primary Meaning (Sexual Intercourse):
    • They were caught doing it in the back of the car.
    • The movie implies the characters did it, but doesn't show it.
  • Secondary Meaning (Perform an Action):
    • We've talked about repainting the fence long enough. Let's just do it this weekend.
    • The coach yelled, "If you want to win, you have to do it!"
Advanced Usage and Nuance
  • The phrase is highly context-dependent. Its primary meaning is strongly associated with sex, so it is rarely used for other actions in casual conversation to avoid misunderstanding.
  • It often carries a tone of casualness, secrecy, or humor when referring to sex.
  • In the imperative form ("Do it!"), especially in motivational contexts (e.g., advertising slogans), it almost exclusively means to perform a general task or achieve a goal, stripped of any sexual connotation.
Variants and Related Words
  • To do (verb): A highly versatile verb meaning to perform, execute, or carry out an action.
  • Get it on (verb phrase, informal): Another informal synonym for having sex.
  • Sleep with (verb phrase): A common euphemism for having sex.
  • Be intimate with (verb phrase): A more formal or gentle euphemism for having sex.
Synonyms
  • For the primary meaning: have sex, sleep together, make love, copulate, have intercourse.
  • For the secondary meaning: perform it, accomplish it, execute it, carry it out.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Do the deed: A euphemistic idiom that can mean to have sex or to perform any significant (and often difficult or unpleasant) task.
    • They went to his apartment to do the deed. (likely sexual)
    • I finally did the deed and told my boss I was quitting. (a difficult task)
  • Just do it: A famous imperative phrase popularized by Nike, encouraging immediate action toward a goal.
Verb
  1. have sexual intercourse with
    • This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm
    • Adam knew Eve
    • Were you ever intimate with this man?

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