Done like a dinner Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Aussie Slang Originally Australian slang, used in informal contexts among English speakers. When their team lost 5-0, they were done like a dinner. Pro Tip 2/3Total Defeat Emphasizes a complete or overwhelming defeat, not just a loss. In the debate, with all points refuted, she was done like a dinner. Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone Often carries a light-hearted, humorous tone, despite discussing defeat. He tried to outrun the toddler, but was done like a dinner.