do without (something)• Everyone did, because the alternative was to do without.• But new designs, which do without costly transformers, have trimmed prices.• But it could not do without its law students who brought business and fame and brilliance to the town.• What would I do without Rosey?• The challenge of making do without the domesticating power of women was, for many men, a practical matter.• He counsels his congregation to do without the extras in order to have more family time.• We, the volunteers, can do without this hassle.
can do without something• The huntcan do without a report like that in the localpress.• And this you can do without a wall.• Can you suggest anything I can do without making him feel unhappy or threatened?• Neither can do without some comfort and support in your life.• Oh, I think you can do without that.• We, the volunteers, can do without this hassle.• This is a job you can do without too much difficulty.