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done a number on

done a number on is the past participle of do a number on.

Meaning of do a number on

Verb

do a number on (third-person singular simple present does a number on, present participle doing a number on, simple past did a number on, past participle done a number on)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To damage, especially to a significant extent; to treat harshly; to produce ill effects in.
    • Your harsh words could do a number on my mental health.
    Synonyms:
    take its toll

Questions about done a number on

What is done a number on the past participle of?
Done a number on is the past participle of do a number on.

Words near done a number on in the dictionary

  1. done a little trolling
  2. done a lot of work
  3. done a Melba
  4. done a moonlight flit
  5. done a never
  6. done a number on
  7. done a perish
  8. done a power of good
  9. done a runner
  10. done a slow burn
  11. done and done

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