Be done for
phrase
To be in serious trouble.
If the boss catches you coming late to work again, you'll be done for.
Often appears as...
- you'll be done for
- i'll be done for
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Expected or likely to die or be eliminated soon.
If my mom finds out I skipped school, I'm done for.
Often appears as...
- i'm done for
- she's done for
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To be tired, exhausted or finished.
After working all day in the garden, I was done for.
Often appears as...
- i was done for
- you're done for
Usage tips
Informal
phrase
To be in serious trouble.
If the boss catches you coming late to work again, you'll be done for.
Often appears as...
- you'll be done for
- i'll be done for
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Expected or likely to die or be eliminated soon.
If my mom finds out I skipped school, I'm done for.
Often appears as...
- i'm done for
- she's done for
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To be tired, exhausted or finished.
After working all day in the garden, I was done for.
Often appears as...
- i was done for
- you're done for
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Impending Doom
Suggests unavoidable trouble coming, often due to a specific action or mistake.
If I don't submit this assignment, I'll be done for.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Warning
Used in casual speech to warn someone of consequences, not usually in formal situations.
You'll be done for if mom sees this mess!
Pro Tip 3/3Consequence of Actions
Specifically refers to negative outcomes as a result of someone's actions.
He cheated on the test; he's done for if he gets caught.
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