How to Pronounce "done for"
expression
ˈdən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
DUN-for, DUN-fer
dˈʌn/ /fˈɔː
DUN-faw
Definition
This informal expression means someone is in serious trouble, ruined, or about to fail, often without hope of recovery.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
dˈʌn/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUN-for, DUN-fer
UK
DUN-faw
Listen in Context
If we don't get help soon, we're done for.
He lost all his money. He's done for now.
If the teacher sees us, we're done for.
One more mistake, and we’re done for in this competition.