Collocation
do damage
Definition
to cause harm or negative effects, especially to something's condition, reputation, or chances
'do damage' is a common English collocation. to cause harm or negative effects, especially to something's condition, reputation, or chances
do + damage (to + noun)
“The storm did serious damage to the roof.”
Examples
- The fire could _____ damage to the building if it spreads.
- That comment might _____ real damage to her confidence.
- The hailstorm _____ damage to cars parked outside.
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- If you keep using that cleaning spray, it will _____ damage to the paint.
- A single leaked email can _____ a lot of damage to a company’s reputation.
- Years of smoking _____ damage to his lungs.
- The floodwaters had already _____ damage to the ground floor by morning.
- Try to apologize now before the misunderstanding _____ any more damage.
- They worried the scandal would _____ lasting damage to the team's chances this season.