"and be done with it" meaning in English

See and be done with it in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

Audio: en-au-and be done with it.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} and be done with it
  1. Used to terminate discussion or delay with a call to action Synonyms: and have done with it Related terms: get it over with

Download JSON data for and be done with it meaning in English (1.8kB)

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