done brown

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done brown - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Done \Done\,
     p. p. from Do, and formerly the infinitive.
  
     1. Performed; executed; finished.
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     2. It is done or agreed; let it be a match or bargain; --
        used elliptically.
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     Done brown, a phrase in cookery; applied figuratively to
        one who has been thoroughly deceived, cheated, or fooled.
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     Done for, tired out; used up; collapsed; destroyed; dead;
        killed. [Colloq.]
  
     Done up.
        (a) Wrapped up.
        (b) Worn out; exhausted. [Colloq.]
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