do likewise

This page is about the collocation do likewise

collocation pattern: verb + adverb

Meaning

do the same thing

For example

  • My father studied law, and if I do likewise I can join his firm.

  • We voted for the Greens last time, and we'll probably do likewise this time.

Note:
Also "do the same"

Quick Quiz

I studied Chinese, and my friend did likewise. He

a. studied at the same school

b. also studied a language

c. also studied Chinese
a) studied at the same school b) also studied a language c) also studied Chinese

Contributor: Matt Errey