
Be/get done for something/for doing something
Legal Consequence
Suggests legal trouble or interaction with authorities, mainly used for actual law-breaking situations.
He got done for vandalism after tagging the walls.
Colloquial Tone
Informal and conversational, not typically used in formal or official writing.
You’ll get done for skipping class so much.
Cultural Nuance
Particularly British English usage, might not be well understood in other English-speaking regions.
Mike might be done for fraud if he's not careful.
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