be done with — to finish with something completely; to have no more involvement with something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to finish with something completely; to have no more involvement with something
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi dʌn wɪθ/
Example Sentences
- After 20 failed attempts, I'm done with trying to assemble this IKEA furniture.
- She's done with dating apps after matching with her cousin.
- The CEO announced he was done with the underperforming division.
be done with
NOUN[/bi dʌn wɪθ/]
to finish with something completely; to have no more involvement with something
She slams the laptop shut — she's finally done with this endless project.
Be done with fun, now run with passion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase derives from Old English 'don' (to do, to act) and 'with' (accompanying, together with). 'Done' is the past participle of 'do', originally meaning 'completed' or 'finished', which combined with 'with' to express the sense of finishing something in conjunction with or regarding a particular thing or person.
Breakdown
done (past participle of 'do', meaning completed/finished) + with (preposition meaning together with, regarding). The construction 'be done with' uses the copular verb 'be' with the past participle to indicate completion or cessation of involvement.
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📝Examples
“After 20 failed attempts, I'm done with trying to assemble this IKEA furniture.”
“She's done with dating apps after matching with her cousin.”
“The CEO announced he was done with the underperforming division.”
“I'm done with people who don't return shopping carts.”
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