Do in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
'Do in' is an informal expression meaning to kill someone, to defeat someone or something, or to make someone extremely tired.
Usage & Nuances
'Do in' is informal; it's often used in speech, not writing. It can mean 'kill' (sometimes humorously), 'destroy/defeat', or 'exhaust'. Context is key: 'That run did me in' means 'left me very tired'. Do not use in formal or professional contexts.
Spanish: acabar con - matar - agotar (muy cansado)Portuguese (BR): acabar com - matar - deixar exaustoPortuguese (PT): acabar com - matar - deixar exaustoChinese (Simplified): 干掉 - 杀死 - 使筋疲力尽Chinese (Traditional): 幹掉 - 殺死 - 使筋疲力盡Hindi: खत्म कर देना - मार डालना - अत्यधिक थका देनाArabic: يقضي على - يقتل - ينهك تمامًاBengali: মেরে ফেলা - ধ্বংস করে ফেলা - ক্লান্ত করে ফেলাRussian: прикончить - измучить - уничтожитьJapanese: やっつける - へとへとにする - 殺すVietnamese: giết - đánh bại - làm kiệt sứcKorean: 죽이다 - 완전히 지치게 하다 - 망치다Turkish: öldürmek - bitkin düşürmek - mahvetmekUrdu: مار ڈالنا - تباہ کرنا - تھکا دیناIndonesian: membunuh - mengalahkan - membuat sangat lelah
Example Sentences
The villain threatened to do in the hero.
basic
After the long hike, I was completely done in.
basic
The stress at work is really doing me in.
basic
Those spicy wings really did me in last night.
natural
If the boss finds out, he’ll do us in for sure.
natural
That all-night study session totally did me in for the exam.
natural