over and done with


over and done with

Completely finished and no longer one's concern, especially something unpleasant. I'm glad that's over and done with—I absolutely hate getting blood drawn at the doctor's office. A: "It's your turn to speak." B: "All right, let's get this over and done with."See also: and, done, over

over and done with

Completed, finished, as in That argument's over and done with, so drop the subject. This usage is somewhat redundant but more emphatic than over with. [First half of the 1900s] See also: and, done, over

over and done with

completely finished.See also: and, done, over