Be/get done for something/for doing something
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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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