Collocation
do badly
Definition
to perform poorly; to have an unsatisfactory result (in a task, test, game, or situation)
'do badly' is a common English collocation. to perform poorly; to have an unsatisfactory result (in a task, test, game, or situation)
do + badly
“I did badly on the math test because I didn’t study enough.”
Examples
- I _____ badly on the quiz, so I need to review the material.
- If you don’t sleep well, you may _____ badly at work the next day.
- She _____ badly in her first interview, but the second one went much better.
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- They’re worried they’ll _____ badly in the final because the questions are harder.
- Our team _____ badly last season, finishing near the bottom of the league.
- He tends to _____ badly under pressure, even when he knows the answers.
- The company _____ badly this quarter due to rising costs and weak demand.
- I’m afraid I’ll _____ badly in front of everyone if I forget my lines.
- She has _____ badly in the past, but she’s improving with practice.