ˈdo with sth

ˈdo with sth
phrasal verb
1) could do with sth spoken
used for saying that you want or need something
I'm sure James could do with some help.[/ex]
2) have something/anything to do with sth to be connected with something
The problem had something to do with his mother.[/ex]
Is this anything to do with school?[/ex]
3) have nothing to do with sth to not be connected with sth
Her resignation had nothing to do with her health.[/ex]
4) what is sb doing with sth? spoken
used for asking why someone has something
What are you doing with my CD player?[/ex]

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