Be/get done for something/for doing something
phrase
To be punished or face consequences for something wrong or illegal that you did.
If you keep driving recklessly, you're going to get done for speeding.
Often appears as...
- get done for theft
- be done for fraud
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Finished with a task or activity.
When will you be done for the day? I need your help with an errand.
Often appears as...
- be done for the day
- get done for lunch
phrase
To be punished or face consequences for something wrong or illegal that you did.
If you keep driving recklessly, you're going to get done for speeding.
Often appears as...
- get done for theft
- be done for fraud
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Finished with a task or activity.
When will you be done for the day? I need your help with an errand.
Often appears as...
- be done for the day
- get done for lunch
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Consequence
Suggests legal trouble or interaction with authorities, mainly used for actual law-breaking situations.
He got done for vandalism after tagging the walls.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Tone
Informal and conversational, not typically used in formal or official writing.
You’ll get done for skipping class so much.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Particularly British English usage, might not be well understood in other English-speaking regions.
Mike might be done for fraud if he's not careful.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Consequence
Suggests legal trouble or interaction with authorities, mainly used for actual law-breaking situations.
He got done for vandalism after tagging the walls.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Tone
Informal and conversational, not typically used in formal or official writing.
You’ll get done for skipping class so much.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Particularly British English usage, might not be well understood in other English-speaking regions.
Mike might be done for fraud if he's not careful.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Consequence
Suggests legal trouble or interaction with authorities, mainly used for actual law-breaking situations.
He got done for vandalism after tagging the walls.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Tone
Informal and conversational, not typically used in formal or official writing.
You’ll get done for skipping class so much.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Particularly British English usage, might not be well understood in other English-speaking regions.
Mike might be done for fraud if he's not careful.
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