done for
Idioms-
Exhausted, worn out, as in This old computer is just about done for . [ Colloquial ; c. 1800] Also see done in .
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Doomed to death or destruction, as in Before he went to the hospital it seemed as if he was done for . [ Colloquial ; mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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Who were the donors and what, if any, screening had been done for health checks?
From BBC
If you’re at the airport, head to a ticket counter to see what can be done for you.
Producers also want to strengthen their tourism offerings for food enthusiasts, as Piedmont and Tuscany have already done for wine.
From Barron's
Slot admitted it was a difficult decision but it didn't sit right with Salah, who believed he should be starting every Premier League and Champions League game, given what he had done for the club.
From BBC
He believes too much mole control is done for "aesthetic reasons" but accepts they can be a problem on agricultural land.
From BBC
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