do something for somebody/something

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do something for (someone or something)

To improve someone or something's appearance; to cause someone or something to look more attractive. Oh, that dress does something for you—you look beautiful!

ˈdo something for somebody/something

(informal) make somebody/something look better: You know, that hat really does something for you!

See also: somebody, something

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