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Fandorin Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Get done for

Get done for something means being convicted ot prosecuted for, right?

Even if he can avoid death penalty, he will get done for a murder and will be behind bars for the rest of his life.

Once I heard person say it withoun an article whatsoever. I believe it's not correct, Is that so? Thanks in advance. Emotion: smile
  

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It is slang and therefore should not be written formally, for example in a newspaper or an essay. '

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It is slang and therefore should not be written formally, for example in a newspaper or an essay. You could say: 'Even if he can avoid the death penalty, he will be convicted of murder and will be behind bars for the rest of his life.'
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I appreciate that. But you neglected to answer to my exact question. Dear teachers, please chip in, will you? Emotion: smile

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