As you do

phrase

Used to describe an action that is typically done or expected in a given situation.

She just danced around the office, as you do when you get promoted.
Visual representation of "as you do" - Used to describe an action that is typically done or expected in a given situation

Often appears as...

  • do something
  • as you do

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Used sarcastically to expression that something is unusual or unexpected.

He brought a python to the party, as you do.
Visual representation of "as you do" - Used sarcastically to expression that something is unusual or unexpected

Often appears as...

  • bring something
  • as you do

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to describe an action that is typically done or expected in a given situation.

She just danced around the office, as you do when you get promoted.
Visual representation of "as you do" - Used to describe an action that is typically done or expected in a given situation

Often appears as...

  • do something
  • as you do

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Used sarcastically to expression that something is unusual or unexpected.

He brought a python to the party, as you do.
Visual representation of "as you do" - Used sarcastically to expression that something is unusual or unexpected

Often appears as...

  • bring something
  • as you do

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "as you do"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Norm

Used when describing an action that's normally expected or typical in a situation.

Illustration for Expectation Norm
He apologized after stepping on her foot, as you do.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Variance

Understand that what is expected can vary widely between different cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Variance
She removed her shoes before entering the house, as you do in Japan.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Tone

Often used in casual conversation, not in formal writing.

Illustration for Conversational Tone
Bumped into an old friend and had a chat, as you do.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Norm

Used when describing an action that's normally expected or typical in a situation.

Illustration for Expectation Norm
He apologized after stepping on her foot, as you do.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Variance

Understand that what is expected can vary widely between different cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Variance
She removed her shoes before entering the house, as you do in Japan.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Tone

Often used in casual conversation, not in formal writing.

Illustration for Conversational Tone
Bumped into an old friend and had a chat, as you do.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Norm

Used when describing an action that's normally expected or typical in a situation.

Illustration for Expectation Norm
He apologized after stepping on her foot, as you do.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Variance

Understand that what is expected can vary widely between different cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Variance
She removed her shoes before entering the house, as you do in Japan.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Tone

Often used in casual conversation, not in formal writing.

Illustration for Conversational Tone
Bumped into an old friend and had a chat, as you do.
Visual representation of the word "As you do"

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