English

do it

Meaning: to have sex; also, in ordinary contexts, to perform the action being discussed
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base do it
3rd person singular present does it
Present participle doing it
Past did it
Will future will do it
Going-to future going to do it
Imperative negative don't do it / do not do it

Example

They talk honestly before they do it.
They talk honestly before they have sex.

Usage Notes

As a euphemism for sex, this phrase is casual and adult. Outside that context, it can simply mean to carry out a task already understood from the conversation.

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