Done and dusted Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Informal British English idiom; used after something is 100% finished, often with a sense of relief. Common with work, assignments, projects. Not used for ongoing or uncertain matters.
Spanish: terminado y listo - asunto resueltoPortuguese (BR): pronto e resolvido - concluídoPortuguese (PT): feito e acabado - concluídoChinese (Simplified): 一切搞定 - 完全完成Chinese (Traditional): 一切搞定 - 完全完成Hindi: पूरा हो गया और सब ठीक हैArabic: تم وانتهى - منتهيةBengali: সম্পূর্ণ শেষ - একেবারে শেষRussian: дело сделано - всё готовоJapanese: すべて終わった - 完了したVietnamese: xong xuôi hoàn toàn - hoàn thành rồiKorean: 완전히 끝났다 - 모두 끝났다Turkish: tamamlandı - işi bittiUrdu: کام مکمل - سب کچھ ہو گیاIndonesian: selesai sepenuhnya - beres
Example Sentences
The homework is done and dusted.
basic
When the repairs were done and dusted, we moved back in.
basic
The exam is done and dusted.
basic
It took three hours, but now that report is done and dusted.
natural
Once the meeting's done and dusted, let's grab some coffee.
natural
That’s it, everything’s done and dusted—time to relax!
natural