done for

Idioms  

1. Exhausted, worn out, as in This old computer is just about done for . [ Colloquial ; c. 1800] Also see done in .

2. Doomed to death or destruction, as in Before he went to the hospital it seemed as if he was done for . [ Colloquial ; mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

Ba rarely addressed me unless it had to do with work needing to be done for the store.

From Literature

“Anything that is done for consumer preference is not eligible,” Powell-Allen says.

From Barron's

"Please join us in extending grace and mercy to them as Christ has done for us," the family said.

From BBC

"My planning is already done for the year, but there might be a change to more soybean acres," Martin said.

From Barron's

Gilbert hopes more can be done for Welsh boxing clubs and believes boxing helps young people stay on the right path.

From BBC