Do Over

Word DO OVER
Character 7
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Pronunciations /ˈduˌoʊvɚ/

Definitions and meanings of "Do Over"

What do we mean by do over?

An act or instance of repeating something, especially to improve or correct the earlier attempt. noun

A makeover, especially a change of hairstyle or clothing. noun

A repeat of a previous activity, with the hope of greater success. noun

A repeat of a previous activity, with the hope of greater success.

Part of the shotty rule that allows do-over to be called when there is fighting over who earned the shotgun. Whoever, calls shotgun after the do-over gets shotgun no exceptions Urban Dictionary

When someone wants an opportunity to make something right after they have made a mistake(s) or committed a wrong. Do it over again and given grace or a free pass. This is granted automatically, is a mandatory implementation and any other persons involved in the do over must comply. This can be used with a relationship, a project, a service performed or even an entire day, week, month, year or decade. Urban Dictionary

Implementation of the Half-age-plus-seven-minus-ten-relationship rule after a marriage lasting more than 25 years ending in divorce. Urban Dictionary

Made in 2002, Do Over is one of the best shows ever to hit TV. Currently on Friday's at 2:45 a.m, Do Over got cancelled by the sleazy merchants at WB. A full season of 21 shows were to be made but that got changed to 19, 15 of which were made, 11 of which will be shown on UK TV (Channel 4). Do Over is about Joel Larson, a 34-year old paper-seller who gets sent back in time to his pre-teens. This all happens due to a defibrillator being on and his sister applying it to his head. Urban Dictionary

A variation on the shotgun rule used when there is no clarity on who has earned the shotgun spot. Do-over can then be called and immediately after it is said shotgun can be recalled, whoever gaining in undoubtably earning the shotgun position. Who ever is calling the do-over obviously will have an advantage to call the shotgun immediately after; this is only fair. A do-over can not be called by a neutral party. Do-over's can be called in spite of any silencing game variations to a shotgun such as the jinx variation. A do-over cannot be called on a do-over, it is, as Aristotle might call it, the final cause. Urban Dictionary

A do-over child is a child that is a second chance for parents with grown children over 18. This usually refers to a situation where a grandparent is raising their grandchild and doing a way better job than they did with their original child. Urban Dictionary

Keeping dishes in the dishwasher for repeated washes to avoid putting them away. Also called 'dish limbo'. Urban Dictionary

A sleepover involving sex. Urban Dictionary

Doing stuff that nobody asked or needed to to do and you are over exaggerating small things. Student- chewing gum Teacher- I'm sending you to the principals office and calling your parents! Student- You're over doing it, you could've just asked me to spit it out. Urban Dictionary

When someone is over doing it they take the smallest situation and just have a big ass reaction to it that's not caused for..they get mad for nothing or just want to do extra and be extra. Urban Dictionary

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The word "do-over" in example sentences

And a good number of those middle-aged men are nesting again -- the so-called do-over or start-over dads; you're just not going to see a lot of middle-aged women rushing to get knocked up. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Given the data, there is no way out for the once resilient Middle Class without a do-over. ❋ Michelle Kraus (2010)

(Which also explains why he was drawn to the Zac Efron do-over comedy 17 Again?) ❋ Unknown (2009)

Recently I've been thinking about what products, services and organizations haven't made my list but are due for a makeover -- no -- a complete do-over. ❋ Jeff DeGraff (2012)

If he could have a do-over, he says he would have skipped the outfit. ❋ Cindy Boren (2010)

Actually, what I needed was a do-over of the whole time with Nick! ❋ Julia DeVillers (2011)

There is, in any event, no rule against a do-over. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Well, whether your new year represents a fresh start or a do-over, here are four steps to help you believe and achieve in 2012. ❋ Larry P. Thomas (2012)

The Middle Class needs a do-over, just like the banks got. ❋ Michelle Kraus (2010)

State Senator Doug LaMalfa suggests that the legislature give voters a do-over on the $9 billion bond measure they approved in 2008 when they were high on hope. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Do you think Bernie Madoff, sitting in a jail cell for the rest of his life, would like to have a do-over? ❋ Unknown (2009)

At 60, however, having reached a nadir — he loses his job teaching fifth-grade history at a second-rate school and moves from his substantial place to a “rinky-dink starter apartment” — he gets a do-over. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A Rutgers-St. John's do-over at the West Fourth Street court is not possible. ❋ Jason Gay (2011)

Most Republican American's was expecting a do-over, Mr. Boustany. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"I don't think anybody knew what they were getting in this last election and they've asked for a do-over." ❋ Unknown (2011)

Mark and Tony were fighting over who called [Shotty] first until Tony called [Do-over] and got the [front seat] no questions asked. ❋ Mrsuperman24847556 (2009)

Example #1 **sent via text because Greg won't answer [Xena's] phone calls and messages anymore** [Dena]: Come on Greg, I know we've only dated a few weeks and I've internet stalked you, sent you thousands of texts/[IM's] while you were trying to work, called you at all hours of the night and demanded that you see me whenever I ask, but I think I deserve a "do over". It wasn't personal and in my defense, you weren't a very good communicator. Greg: ([bird's] chirping because there's no response) ************************************************* Example #2 Boss - You really [dropped the ball] on getting this report turned in on time. I'm thinking I may have to let you go. Employee - No, you can't! I call a "do over"! ************************************************* Example #3 Sally: Fred, the last four years of my life has sucked. I'm taking a "do over"! Fred: Great idea Sally. As they say when you play a country song backwards; now you can get back your house, car, kids, job, husband and dog. ************************************************* Example #4 Girl #1 - I really like this guy from my church, but I'm afraid he won't want to date me because I lost my virginity already. Girl #2 - Oh hell, just claim a "do over"! He never has to know. ************************************************* Example #5 AKA: [get out of jail free card] ❋ Danyalekb (2011)

Wow, I just met [an awesome] [new girl]. I think I need a Do Over after the last [27] years. ❋ BobbyWeir (2019)

"[Joel] [Larson] is 14 today... Trouble is he was [34] yesterday." ❋ Drum Boy (2004)

Mike, [Jermall] and Max are walking towards Mike's ride. Jermall: SHOTGUN NO... Max: BLITZ! Jermall: BLITZ! Max: JINX! Mike: Jermall Jer... Max: [PERSONAL JINX]! Jermall: [DO-OVER] BLITZ At this point Jermall walks proudly to the shotgun seat. ❋ Rulemaster (2009)

My parents have [no time] for their [adult] children or relationships with them because they are [too busy] with their do-over child. ❋ Cmay (2015)

I [kept] all my [plates] in dish do-over because I was [too tired] to put them away. ❋ C_dog01 (2009)

Sorry man, I can't [hang out] tonight- [my girlfriend's] parents are [out of town] so we're having a do it-over. ❋ Mdoll (2009)

Student- [chewing gum] Teacher- I'm sending you to the principals office and calling [your parents]! Student- You're over-doing-it, you could've just asked me to [spit it out]. ❋ BiggieKyla🔥🔥🔥😘😸 (2015)

Say you have a new teacher who reinforces every rule, makes you right pages of notes and won't give any bathroom passes she over doing yo part someone [who in] [other peoples] eyes abuses their power!!Total opposite to [taking it] easy! ❋ Ataylor33 (2013)

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