do for

phrase

chiefly British

1

: to attend to the wants and needs of : take care of

2

: to bring about the death or ruin of

He will be done for.

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for do for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore