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What's "do over" mean? Is this a common phrase?

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Rebecca

"Do over" can be understood quite literally - it means to do something again, to try or attempt something again. Ex: I want a do over of the test. I didn't do very well. Ex: Can we have a do over? I promise to behave better next time.

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