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done things

done things is the plural of done thing.

Meaning of done thing

Noun

done thing (plural done things)

  1. (UK) Something done habitually or according to social norms, expectations, etc.
    • I wanted to be called Linda but Aunt Angela said that was a common name, you know, not the done thing, so I have to be Bella...1985, Susan Howatch, Wheel of Fortune

Questions about done things

What is done things the plural of?
Done things is the plural of done thing.

Words near done things in the dictionary

  1. done the talking
  2. done the trick
  3. done the washing up
  4. done the washing-up
  5. done thing
  6. done things
  7. done time
  8. done to death
  9. done tricks on it
  10. done unto others
  11. done up

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