How to Pronounce "done over"
expression
ˈdən/ /ˈoʊvɝ
DUN OH-vur
dˈʌn/ /ˈəʊvɐ
DUN OH-vuh
Definition
To do something again, usually because the first attempt was not successful. Informally, it can also mean to attack, beat up, or rob someone (slang).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdən/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
dˈʌn/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUN OH-vur
UK
DUN OH-vuh
Listen in Context
The teacher asked her to have the essay done over.
My room was done over while I was away.
The painting was done over to fix the mistakes.
I wish I could have that weekend done over; I made so many mistakes.