do somehow for

do fine for (someone)

To treat or suit someone in a certain manner. The train does just fine for me because I can't afford a car at the moment. Your sister's old school uniform will do fine for you for now. Once you grow out of it, we'll get you a new one. I'm only staying for one night, so a twin bed will do fine for me, no problem.

See also: fine, for

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do somehow for someone

to benefit or harm someone in some degree. This jacket does fine for me. I don't need a different one. This meal does okay for me. I'm satisfied.

See also: for, somehow

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