do-over
/ˈdü-ˌō-vər/ (ame, mw)
do-over — noun
1. another chance to do a task again because the first try failed or was not good e
another chance to do a task again because the first try failed or was not good enough
After the printer jammed twice, Gabriel asked for a do-over on the poster.
ask for a do-over
The coach gave Jin a do-over after the wet ball slipped.
give someone a do-over
When the microphone cut out, Eleni got a do-over for her speech.
Christopher wanted a do-over because his first pancake burned black.
The teacher offered Brooke a do-over on the science presentation.
- redo
equally informal, but often names the repeated version of the work itself
- retry
more neutral or technical, especially for systems, games, or procedures
- second chance
broader and more emotional; can mean forgiveness, not only repeating a task
- rerun
narrower; often used for tests, programs, or events done again
文法句型
ask for a do-over
get a do-over
give someone a do-over
do-over on [task/game]
用法筆記
Most common in informal North American English. Often follows verbs like ask for, get, give, offer, want, and need, especially for schoolwork, sports, games, or small everyday mistakes.