and be done with it

English

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Phrase

and be done with it

1. Used to terminate discussion or delay with a call to action

   Synonym: and have done with it

   ―I hate this medicine!
   ―Just take the horrid-tasting stuff and be done with it.

   • 2024 January 10, Howard Johnston, “Launched for enthusiasts - now it's for everyone”, in RAIL, number 1000, page 28:

     One junior minister failed to see why main lines could not simply be turned into motorways and be done with it.

See also

• get it over with