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UKbe done for
/biː dˈʌn fɔː/
/biː dˈʌn fɔːɹ/to be done for
[PHRASE]1
to be in a very dangerous situation that one may face death at any moment
![to [be] done for definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40813/original/ "to [be] done for definition and meaning")
2
to be certain to fail because of being in an awful situation
What is the origin of the idiom "be done for" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "be done for" is uncertain, but it may be related to the idea of something being finished or done in the sense of being completely defeated or destroyed. The phrase has been in use in English since at least the early 19th century, and it has been applied to a wide range of situations, including personal and financial struggles, as well as business and political ventures. In general, the phrase is used to describe a situation where there is little hope of success, and where failure is almost certain.
Examples
1. This was something that was done for quite a few subjects, actually.
2. She works, goes on social media Mondays through Fridays, and then she's done for the weekend.
3. Instead, LG took the case to the ITC, which cannot arrange settlements but can place a ban on imports, as it's done for SK Innovation's battery components.
4. Bridgestone is adding sensors to its tires, which it says can be done for not much more money.
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