have done

Idioms  

1. Stop or cease, as in Have done—enough of this nonsense. This idiom is also put as have done with, as in This arrangement won't work; let's find a new one and have done with it. The past participle done has been used in the sense of “finished” since about 1300. Also see have to do with.

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Example Sentences

Lawmakers should have done more to approach him about the rumors, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Only 48.22% of these stocks generated a positive return, and only 41.17% returned more than investing in one-month Treasurys would have done.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

T-Mobile shares could have done with a boost.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

"We have done a good three games, but the best team in England is Arsenal and the best team in Europe is Arsenal," said Guardiola.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He knew that if Pili were in his shoes, she would have done the same.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova