How to Pronounce "done and dusted"
expression
ˈdən/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdəstɪd
DUN and DUH-stid
dˈʌn/ /ˈænd/ /dˈʌstɪd
DUN and DUS-tid
Definition
Used to say that a task, project, or situation is completely finished and nothing more needs to be done.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdən/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdəstɪd
British English
dˈʌn/ /ˈænd/ /dˈʌstɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUN and DUH-stid
UK
DUN and DUS-tid
Listen in Context
The homework is done and dusted.
When the repairs were done and dusted, we moved back in.
The exam is done and dusted.
It took three hours, but now that report is done and dusted.