done like a dinner
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Totally defeated; completely finished or gone.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bị đánh bại hoàn toàn; hoàn toàn kết thúc hoặc biến mất
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Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
Already he heard a smothered roar—
"They're done like a dinner!" quoth Featherstonhaugh.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “done like a dinner” mean?
Totally defeated; completely finished or gone.
Is “done like a dinner” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.