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done for

Through, over with, completed;
failed or to be doomed or likewise finished (off), washed up, defeated
Also- to be ruined, destroyed, or fatally injured

Etymology:

  • originated in the 16th century and the first known literary use was by Henry Fielding in 1752
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We’re basically done for as soon as we’re born, so we might as well enjoy our time here.

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Submitted by JokerGem on July 13, 2024

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