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do thoroughly

[/duː ˈθʌrəli/]
verb phrase
fazer completamente / fazer minuciosamente
1. to perform an action with great attention to detail and completeness; to execute something in a comprehensive and careful manner
She did the cleaning thoroughly, making sure every corner was spotless.
Ela limpou minuciosamente, certificando-se de que cada canto estava impecável.
2. to accomplish a task with exhaustive care and attention
He did the research thoroughly before writing his dissertation.
Ele fez a pesquisa completamente antes de escrever sua dissertação.
Synonyms
do carefullydo meticulouslydo completelydo exhaustivelyperform thoroughly
Antonyms
do hastilydo superficiallydo carelesslydo partially

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer completamente / fazer minuciosamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
fazer completamente / fazer pormenorizadamente
Portuguese variant with 'pormenorizadamente' being more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave no stone unturned
go the extra mile
cross every t and dot every i
do a bang-up job
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