The spelling of the phrase "do into" may seem confusing at first glance. The correct pronunciation of this phrase is /ˈdu ɪntu/. The "d" sound is followed by the "u" sound, which makes the "o" sound shorter. The "i" sound is pronounced like "ee" and the "n" sound is followed by the "t" sound, which is why we use the spelling "into" instead of "in to". "Do into" is typically used in informal speech and means "treat someone in a certain way or manner".
The phrase "do into" does not have a specific etymology as it is not a commonly used or widely recognized term. However, it seems to be a combination of two separate words, "do" and "into".
The word "do" has Old English roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "dōną", meaning "to put, to place". It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings, including performing an action, completing a task, or causing something to happen.
The word "into" is a preposition that originates from Old English "intō", which is a combination of "in" and "to". It generally indicates movement or direction towards the inside or interior of something.
When combined, "do into" could signify the act of putting or placing something inside or causing something to enter or go inside.