do in
The phrase "do in" is an informal expression with several meanings, often related to causing harm or exhaustion.
Definition
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(informal)To kill or eliminate someone.
Example
- The gang threatened to do him in if he didn't comply.
- In the novel, the villain plans to do in the hero.
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(informal)To make someone extremely tired.
Example
- The long hike really did me in.
- Working double shifts has done her in.
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(informal)To injure or damage a part of the body.
Example
- He did his back in lifting those heavy boxes.
- She did her ankle in during the soccer match.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "do in":
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