Everyday English

do your homework

research before deciding

To research and prepare carefully before making a decision or taking action.

B2 very common speech & writing

expression

Hear it in real life

Is that phone worth buying?

Maybe, but do your homework before you choose one.

Play the conversation

You should do your homework before signing a contract.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: Make your homework before choosing a loan.

Say: Do your homework before choosing a loan.

For research and preparation, use "do your homework," not "make your homework."

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

do your homework before doing something; did my homework

Your turn: say it out loud

You should do your homework before signing a contract.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

do your homework

research before deciding

“You should do your homework before signing a contract.”

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