Meaning of "it didn't do"

[All Potted Out]

Dear Teachers,

Does "it didn't do" mean "it doesn't work" or "it doesn't help"? For example,

"Might it be the ghost of the former landlord? She knew it didn't do to turn a blind eye on such things."

"Their courtesy when they died, their reluctance to cause me any trouble by dying or suffering, was one of the things it didn't do to think about."

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[Yankee]

Hi apo ,)

I'd say "didn't do" means "wasn't appropriate or useful" in your sentences.

Amy
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[Alan]

Hi all potted out,

You asked:

[Tom]

[Tom]

Amy, you there? :D :lol:

Tom

[Yankee]

Hi Tom

I think the sentence is fairly straightforward assuming you can interpret "didnt do". What do you think it means? ;)
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"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln

[Tom]