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Collocations of 'Do- Set- Go' - Housework, Exercise, or Recreation (Do)

Explore English collocations with 'Do' used for describing housework, exercise, or recreation with examples like "do gymnastics" and "do the dishes".

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Verb Collocations With 'Do- Set- Go'
to [do] a drawing

to create a visual representation using various mediums such as pencils, pens, or paints on a surface like paper or canvas

Ex: She decided to do a drawing of her favorite scenery to capture its beauty. 
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to [do] exercise

to engage in physical activity, typically for the purpose of improving one's fitness, health, or overall well-being

Ex: I make it a point to do exercise at least three times a week to stay fit and healthy. 
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to [do] gymnastics

to perform a series of physical movements and exercises that require strength, flexibility, and coordination

Ex: She has been doing gymnastics since she was a child. 
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to [do] {one's} hair

to style, groom, or arrange one's hair

Ex: She took her time to do her hair for the special occasion. 
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to [do] laundry

to wash, dry, and fold clothing and other textiles, typically as a household chore or as part of regular cleaning

Ex: She has to do laundry every weekend to keep her clothes clean. 
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to [do] {one's} makeup

to apply cosmetics and beauty products to enhance one's appearance

Ex: Doing makeup requires skill, practice, and creativity. 
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to [do] {one's} nails

to paint or decorate one's fingernails or toenails

Ex: She did her nails with a vibrant shade of red for the party. 
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to [do] shopping

to purchase goods or products, typically while visiting stores or shopping destinations

Ex: I need to do some shopping for groceries after work. 
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to [do] sports
to do sports
[phrase]

to play or participate in physical activities and games that require movement and skill

Ex: He likes to do sports like basketball and tennis in his free time. 
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to [do] (the|) chores

to complete various routine or household tasks and responsibilities, typically related to cleaning, tidying, and maintaining a home

Ex: Let's do the chores together to finish them faster. 
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to [do] the cleaning

to tidy up and make a place clean and neat

Ex: Doing the cleaning is an important part of home maintenance. 
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to [do] the cooking

to prepare and make meals or dishes

Ex: She enjoys doing the cooking for family gatherings. 
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to [do] a crossword

to complete a word game in which one fills in a grid with words or phrases based on given clues

Ex: He likes to do crosswords to keep his mind sharp. 
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to [do] the dishes

to wash cups, plates, bowls, etc. particularly after having a meal

Ex: They take turns doing the dishes after family dinners. 
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to [do] housework

to clean and maintain a home, including tasks like cleaning, cooking, and laundry

Ex: She dedicates a portion of her day to do housework. 
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to [do] the ironing

to press and remove wrinkles from clothes and fabric using an iron

Ex: Doing the ironing is a common household chore to maintain neat clothing. 
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to [do] the sights

to visit and explore various tourist attractions, landmarks, or places of interest in a particular location

Ex: They spent the day doing the sights in the city. 
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