Done like a dinner
phrase
To be thoroughly or completely defeated or outdone.
In the chess match, he was done like a dinner.
Often appears as...
- done like a dinner in a competition
- done like a dinner in a game
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To be thoroughly or completely defeated or outdone.
In the chess match, he was done like a dinner.
Often appears as...
- done like a dinner in a competition
- done like a dinner in a game
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Aussie Slang
Originally Australian slang, used in informal contexts among English speakers.
When their team lost 5-0, they were done like a dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Defeat
Emphasizes a complete or overwhelming defeat, not just a loss.
In the debate, with all points refuted, she was done like a dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone
Often carries a light-hearted, humorous tone, despite discussing defeat.
He tried to outrun the toddler, but was done like a dinner.
Pro Tip 1/3Aussie Slang
Originally Australian slang, used in informal contexts among English speakers.
When their team lost 5-0, they were done like a dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Defeat
Emphasizes a complete or overwhelming defeat, not just a loss.
In the debate, with all points refuted, she was done like a dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone
Often carries a light-hearted, humorous tone, despite discussing defeat.
He tried to outrun the toddler, but was done like a dinner.
Pro Tip 1/3Aussie Slang
Originally Australian slang, used in informal contexts among English speakers.
When their team lost 5-0, they were done like a dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Defeat
Emphasizes a complete or overwhelming defeat, not just a loss.
In the debate, with all points refuted, she was done like a dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone
Often carries a light-hearted, humorous tone, despite discussing defeat.
He tried to outrun the toddler, but was done like a dinner.
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